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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,137.72, 53,997.32 and 26,094.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,137.72, 53,997.32 and 26,094.66 is: 38,990.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,137.72 : 53,997.32 = 26,094.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,137.72/53,997.32 = 26,094.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,137.72x = 53,997.32 × 26,094.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,137.72x = 1,409,041,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,041,706.31/36,137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,990.89

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