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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,459.28, 54,649.92 and 26,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,459.28, 54,649.92 and 26,039.44 is: 39,031.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,459.28 : 54,649.92 = 26,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,459.28/54,649.92 = 26,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,459.28x = 54,649.92 × 26,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,459.28x = 1,423,053,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,053,312.84/36,459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,031.31

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