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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,558.12, 50,449.98 and 19,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,558.12, 50,449.98 and 19,791 is: 27,311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,558.12 : 50,449.98 = 19,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,558.12/50,449.98 = 19,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,558.12x = 50,449.98 × 19,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,558.12x = 998,455,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,455,554.18/36,558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,311.46

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