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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,624.23, 50,513.72 and 26,585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,624.23, 50,513.72 and 26,585.90 is: 36,668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,624.23 : 50,513.72 = 26,585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,624.23/50,513.72 = 26,585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,624.23x = 50,513.72 × 26,585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,624.23x = 1,342,952,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,952,901.30/36,624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,668.42

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