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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,672.08, 55,035.98 and 26,836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,672.08, 55,035.98 and 26,836.74 is: 40,275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,672.08 : 55,035.98 = 26,836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,672.08/55,035.98 = 26,836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,672.08x = 55,035.98 × 26,836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,672.08x = 1,476,986,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,986,285.91/36,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,275.50

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