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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,599.89, 50,507.85 and 19,832.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,599.89, 50,507.85 and 19,832.89 is: 27,369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,599.89 : 50,507.85 = 19,832.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,599.89/50,507.85 = 19,832.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,599.89x = 50,507.85 × 19,832.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,599.89x = 1,001,716,633.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,716,633.19/36,599.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,369.39

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