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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,664.93, 54,997.53 and 26,732.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,664.93, 54,997.53 and 26,732.98 is: 40,099.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,664.93 : 54,997.53 = 26,732.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,664.93/54,997.53 = 26,732.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,664.93x = 54,997.53 × 26,732.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,664.93x = 1,470,247,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,247,869.54/36,664.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,099.57

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