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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,264.77, 54,291.48 and 26,946.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,264.77, 54,291.48 and 26,946.09 is: 40,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,264.77 : 54,291.48 = 26,946.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,264.77/54,291.48 = 26,946.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,264.77x = 54,291.48 × 26,946.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,264.77x = 1,462,943,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,943,106.31/36,264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,340.62

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