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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,265.52, 54,292.61 and 26,946.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,265.52, 54,292.61 and 26,946.83 is: 40,341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,265.52 : 54,292.61 = 26,946.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,265.52/54,292.61 = 26,946.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,265.52x = 54,292.61 × 26,946.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,265.52x = 1,463,013,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,013,935.02/36,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,341.73

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