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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.28, 50,996.91 and 19,958.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.28, 50,996.91 and 19,958.53 is: 27,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.28 : 50,996.91 = 19,958.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.28/50,996.91 = 19,958.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.28x = 50,996.91 × 19,958.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.28x = 1,017,823,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,823,145.42/36,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,542.76

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