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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,849.78, 55,235.26 and 19,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,849.78, 55,235.26 and 19,062.54 is: 28,573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,849.78 : 55,235.26 = 19,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,849.78/55,235.26 = 19,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,849.78x = 55,235.26 × 19,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,849.78x = 1,052,923,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,923,981.67/36,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,573.41

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