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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,348.66, 50,146.92 and 26,811.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,348.66, 50,146.92 and 26,811.21 is: 36,988.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,348.66 : 50,146.92 = 26,811.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,348.66/50,146.92 = 26,811.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,348.66x = 50,146.92 × 26,811.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,348.66x = 1,344,499,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,499,602.97/36,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,988.97

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