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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,251.11, 50,003.51 and 26,194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,251.11, 50,003.51 and 26,194.31 is: 36,131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,251.11 : 50,003.51 = 26,194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,251.11/50,003.51 = 26,194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,251.11x = 50,003.51 × 26,194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,251.11x = 1,309,807,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,807,442.03/36,251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,131.51

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