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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,239.76, 49,987.80 and 26,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,239.76, 49,987.80 and 26,182.96 is: 36,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,239.76 : 49,987.80 = 26,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,239.76/49,987.80 = 26,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,239.76x = 49,987.80 × 26,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,239.76x = 1,308,828,567.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,828,567.89/36,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,115.82

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