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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,544.06, 50,430.94 and 19,777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,544.06, 50,430.94 and 19,777.06 is: 27,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,544.06 : 50,430.94 = 19,777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,544.06/50,430.94 = 19,777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,544.06x = 50,430.94 × 19,777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,544.06x = 997,375,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,375,726.24/36,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,292.42

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