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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,565.59, 50,460.52 and 19,798.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,565.59, 50,460.52 and 19,798.59 is: 27,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,565.59 : 50,460.52 = 19,798.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,565.59/50,460.52 = 19,798.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,565.59x = 50,460.52 × 19,798.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,565.59x = 999,047,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,047,323.52/36,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,322.06

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