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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,251.55, 50,004.09 and 26,194.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,251.55, 50,004.09 and 26,194.77 is: 36,132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,251.55 : 50,004.09 = 26,194.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,251.55/50,004.09 = 26,194.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,251.55x = 50,004.09 × 26,194.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,251.55x = 1,309,845,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,845,636.61/36,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,132.13

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