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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,674.20, 50,537.82 and 26,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,674.20, 50,537.82 and 26,034.04 is: 35,875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,674.20 : 50,537.82 = 26,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,674.20/50,537.82 = 26,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,674.20x = 50,537.82 × 26,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,674.20x = 1,315,703,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,703,627.39/36,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,875.46

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