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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,666, 50,599.08 and 19,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,666, 50,599.08 and 19,899 is: 27,460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,666 : 50,599.08 = 19,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,666/50,599.08 = 19,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,666x = 50,599.08 × 19,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,666x = 1,006,871,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,871,092.92/36,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,460.62

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