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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,668.08, 55,029.98 and 26,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,668.08, 55,029.98 and 26,832.74 is: 40,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,668.08 : 55,029.98 = 26,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,668.08/55,029.98 = 26,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,668.08x = 55,029.98 × 26,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,668.08x = 1,476,605,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,605,145.55/36,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,269.50

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