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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,170.13, 54,189.58 and 26,705.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,170.13, 54,189.58 and 26,705.89 is: 40,010.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,170.13 : 54,189.58 = 26,705.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,170.13/54,189.58 = 26,705.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,170.13x = 54,189.58 × 26,705.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,170.13x = 1,447,180,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,180,708.86/36,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,010.38

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