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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,436.23, 50,278.46 and 26,881.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,436.23, 50,278.46 and 26,881.34 is: 37,093.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,436.23 : 50,278.46 = 26,881.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,436.23/50,278.46 = 26,881.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,436.23x = 50,278.46 × 26,881.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,436.23x = 1,351,551,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,551,992.14/36,436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,093.63

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