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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,221.43, 49,963.98 and 26,525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,221.43, 49,963.98 and 26,525.73 is: 36,589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,221.43 : 49,963.98 = 26,525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,221.43/49,963.98 = 26,525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,221.43x = 49,963.98 × 26,525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,221.43x = 1,325,331,043.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,331,043.21/36,221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,589.69

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