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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,709.74, 50,659.44 and 19,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,709.74, 50,659.44 and 19,942.74 is: 27,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,709.74 : 50,659.44 = 19,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,709.74/50,659.44 = 19,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,709.74x = 50,659.44 × 19,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,709.74x = 1,010,288,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,288,040.47/36,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,520.98

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