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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.13, 50,996.69 and 19,958.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.13, 50,996.69 and 19,958.37 is: 27,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.13 : 50,996.69 = 19,958.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.13/50,996.69 = 19,958.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.13x = 50,996.69 × 19,958.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.13x = 1,017,810,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,810,807.80/36,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,542.55

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