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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,654.73, 55,009.73 and 26,819.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,654.73, 55,009.73 and 26,819.38 is: 40,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,654.73 : 55,009.73 = 26,819.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,654.73/55,009.73 = 26,819.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,654.73x = 55,009.73 × 26,819.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,654.73x = 1,475,326,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,326,833.66/36,654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,249.29

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