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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,762, 50,731.62 and 19,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,762, 50,731.62 and 19,995 is: 27,593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,762 : 50,731.62 = 19,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,762/50,731.62 = 19,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,762x = 50,731.62 × 19,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,762x = 1,014,378,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,378,741.90/36,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,593.13

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