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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,529.06, 50,396.58 and 26,991.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,529.06, 50,396.58 and 26,991.94 is: 37,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,529.06 : 50,396.58 = 26,991.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,529.06/50,396.58 = 26,991.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,529.06x = 50,396.58 × 26,991.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,529.06x = 1,360,301,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,301,463.57/36,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,238.88

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