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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,668.76, 50,602.89 and 19,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,668.76, 50,602.89 and 19,901.76 is: 27,464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,668.76 : 50,602.89 = 19,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,668.76/50,602.89 = 19,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,668.76x = 50,602.89 × 19,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,668.76x = 1,007,086,572.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,086,572.09/36,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,464.43

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