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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,544.31, 50,431.64 and 19,777.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,544.31, 50,431.64 and 19,777.31 is: 27,292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,544.31 : 50,431.64 = 19,777.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,544.31/50,431.64 = 19,777.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,544.31x = 50,431.64 × 19,777.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,544.31x = 997,401,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,401,827.04/36,544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,292.95

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