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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,604.12, 54,861.90 and 26,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,604.12, 54,861.90 and 26,194 is: 39,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,604.12 : 54,861.90 = 26,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,604.12/54,861.90 = 26,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,604.12x = 54,861.90 × 26,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,604.12x = 1,437,052,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,052,608.60/36,604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,259.31

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