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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,483.57, 50,289.77 and 26,892.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,483.57, 50,289.77 and 26,892.73 is: 37,069.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,483.57 : 50,289.77 = 26,892.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,483.57/50,289.77 = 26,892.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,483.57x = 50,289.77 × 26,892.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,483.57x = 1,352,429,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,429,147.88/36,483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,069.54

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