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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,512.73, 50,383.79 and 26,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,512.73, 50,383.79 and 26,957.70 is: 37,198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,512.73 : 50,383.79 = 26,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,512.73/50,383.79 = 26,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,512.73x = 50,383.79 × 26,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,512.73x = 1,358,230,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,230,960.89/36,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,198.83

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