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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,651.94, 50,579.77 and 19,884.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,651.94, 50,579.77 and 19,884.94 is: 27,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,651.94 : 50,579.77 = 19,884.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,651.94/50,579.77 = 19,884.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,651.94x = 50,579.77 × 19,884.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,651.94x = 1,005,775,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,775,389.05/36,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,441.26

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