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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,621.76, 50,537.91 and 19,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,621.76, 50,537.91 and 19,854.76 is: 27,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,621.76 : 50,537.91 = 19,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,621.76/50,537.91 = 19,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,621.76x = 50,537.91 × 19,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,621.76x = 1,003,418,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,418,073.95/36,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,399.50

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