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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,663.93, 54,996.03 and 26,731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,663.93, 54,996.03 and 26,731.98 is: 40,098.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,663.93 : 54,996.03 = 26,731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,663.93/54,996.03 = 26,731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,663.93x = 54,996.03 × 26,731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,663.93x = 1,470,152,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,152,774.04/36,663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,098.07

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