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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,346.68, 50,093.10 and 26,898.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,346.68, 50,093.10 and 26,898.84 is: 37,072.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,346.68 : 50,093.10 = 26,898.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,346.68/50,093.10 = 26,898.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,346.68x = 50,093.10 × 26,898.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,346.68x = 1,347,446,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,446,282.00/36,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,072.06

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