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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,635.04, 54,934.08 and 26,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,635.04, 54,934.08 and 26,099.04 is: 39,135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,635.04 : 54,934.08 = 26,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,635.04/54,934.08 = 26,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,635.04x = 54,934.08 × 26,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,635.04x = 1,433,726,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,726,751.28/36,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,135.39

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