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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,901.59, 50,924.78 and 20,134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,901.59, 50,924.78 and 20,134.59 is: 27,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,901.59 : 50,924.78 = 20,134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,901.59/50,924.78 = 20,134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,901.59x = 50,924.78 × 20,134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,901.59x = 1,025,349,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,349,210.84/36,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,786.05

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