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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,668.11, 50,601.98 and 19,901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,668.11, 50,601.98 and 19,901.11 is: 27,463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,668.11 : 50,601.98 = 19,901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,668.11/50,601.98 = 19,901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,668.11x = 50,601.98 × 19,901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,668.11x = 1,007,035,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,035,217.68/36,668.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,463.52

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