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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,658, 50,588.04 and 19,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,658, 50,588.04 and 19,891 is: 27,449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,658 : 50,588.04 = 19,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,658/50,588.04 = 19,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,658x = 50,588.04 × 19,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,658x = 1,006,246,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,246,703.64/36,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,449.58

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