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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,171.06, 54,190.98 and 26,706.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,171.06, 54,190.98 and 26,706.83 is: 40,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,171.06 : 54,190.98 = 26,706.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,171.06/54,190.98 = 26,706.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,171.06x = 54,190.98 × 26,706.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,171.06x = 1,447,269,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,269,019.44/36,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,011.79

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