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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,171.84, 49,865.76 and 26,594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,171.84, 49,865.76 and 26,594.82 is: 36,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,171.84 : 49,865.76 = 26,594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,171.84/49,865.76 = 26,594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,171.84x = 49,865.76 × 26,594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,171.84x = 1,326,170,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,170,911.36/36,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,663.08

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