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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,670.58, 55,033.73 and 26,835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,670.58, 55,033.73 and 26,835.24 is: 40,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,670.58 : 55,033.73 = 26,835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,670.58/55,033.73 = 26,835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,670.58x = 55,033.73 × 26,835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,670.58x = 1,476,843,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,843,352.65/36,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,273.25

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