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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,566.59, 50,461.90 and 19,799.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,566.59, 50,461.90 and 19,799.59 is: 27,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,566.59 : 50,461.90 = 19,799.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,566.59/50,461.90 = 19,799.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,566.59x = 50,461.90 × 19,799.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,566.59x = 999,124,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,124,930.62/36,566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,323.44

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