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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,709.20, 50,586.12 and 26,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,709.20, 50,586.12 and 26,069.04 is: 35,923.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,709.20 : 50,586.12 = 26,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,709.20/50,586.12 = 26,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,709.20x = 50,586.12 × 26,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,709.20x = 1,318,731,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,731,585.72/36,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,923.74

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