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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,715.05, 55,072.58 and 26,347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,715.05, 55,072.58 and 26,347.05 is: 39,520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,715.05 : 55,072.58 = 26,347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,715.05/55,072.58 = 26,347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,715.05x = 55,072.58 × 26,347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,715.05x = 1,450,999,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,999,887.15/36,715.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,520.58

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