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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,251.05, 50,003.41 and 26,194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,251.05, 50,003.41 and 26,194.26 is: 36,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,251.05 : 50,003.41 = 26,194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,251.05/50,003.41 = 26,194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,251.05x = 50,003.41 × 26,194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,251.05x = 1,309,802,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,802,322.43/36,251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,131.43

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