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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,649, 50,555.46 and 26,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,649, 50,555.46 and 26,054.44 is: 35,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,649 : 50,555.46 = 26,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,649/50,555.46 = 26,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,649x = 50,555.46 × 26,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,649x = 1,317,194,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,194,199.24/36,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,940.80

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