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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,622.44, 50,538.96 and 19,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,622.44, 50,538.96 and 19,855.44 is: 27,400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,622.44 : 50,538.96 = 19,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,622.44/50,538.96 = 19,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,622.44x = 50,538.96 × 19,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,622.44x = 1,003,473,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,473,287.94/36,622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,400.50

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