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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,660.89, 50,591.77 and 19,893.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,660.89, 50,591.77 and 19,893.89 is: 27,453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,660.89 : 50,591.77 = 19,893.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,660.89/50,591.77 = 19,893.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,660.89x = 50,591.77 × 19,893.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,660.89x = 1,006,466,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,466,804.59/36,660.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,453.42

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