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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,670.95, 50,533.34 and 26,030.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,670.95, 50,533.34 and 26,030.79 is: 35,870.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,670.95 : 50,533.34 = 26,030.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,670.95/50,533.34 = 26,030.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,670.95x = 50,533.34 × 26,030.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,670.95x = 1,315,422,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,422,631.38/36,670.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,870.97

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