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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,569.76, 50,466.27 and 19,802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,569.76, 50,466.27 and 19,802.76 is: 27,327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,569.76 : 50,466.27 = 19,802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,569.76/50,466.27 = 19,802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,569.76x = 50,466.27 × 19,802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,569.76x = 999,371,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,371,432.91/36,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,327.81

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