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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,658.81, 55,027.11 and 32,469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,658.81, 55,027.11 and 32,469.26 is: 48,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,658.81 : 55,027.11 = 32,469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,658.81/55,027.11 = 32,469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,658.81x = 55,027.11 × 32,469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,658.81x = 1,786,689,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,689,541.64/36,658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,738.34

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