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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,731, 50,688.96 and 19,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,731, 50,688.96 and 19,964 is: 27,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,731 : 50,688.96 = 19,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,731/50,688.96 = 19,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,731x = 50,688.96 × 19,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,731x = 1,011,954,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,954,397.44/36,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,550.42

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