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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,679.08, 50,565.42 and 26,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,679.08, 50,565.42 and 26,064.84 is: 35,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,679.08 : 50,565.42 = 26,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,679.08/50,565.42 = 26,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,679.08x = 50,565.42 × 26,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,679.08x = 1,317,979,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,979,581.83/36,679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,932.73

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