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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,672, 50,607.42 and 19,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,672, 50,607.42 and 19,905 is: 27,468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,672 : 50,607.42 = 19,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,672/50,607.42 = 19,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,672x = 50,607.42 × 19,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,672x = 1,007,340,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,340,695.10/36,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.93

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