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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,708.30, 55,062.45 and 26,340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,708.30, 55,062.45 and 26,340.30 is: 39,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,708.30 : 55,062.45 = 26,340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,708.30/55,062.45 = 26,340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,708.30x = 55,062.45 × 26,340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,708.30x = 1,450,361,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,361,451.74/36,708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,510.45

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