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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,247.55, 49,998.59 and 26,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,247.55, 49,998.59 and 26,190.76 is: 36,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,247.55 : 49,998.59 = 26,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,247.55/49,998.59 = 26,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,247.55x = 49,998.59 × 26,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,247.55x = 1,309,500,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,500,690.08/36,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,126.60

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