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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,718.80, 55,078.20 and 26,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,718.80, 55,078.20 and 26,350.80 is: 39,526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,718.80 : 55,078.20 = 26,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,718.80/55,078.20 = 26,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,718.80x = 55,078.20 × 26,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,718.80x = 1,451,354,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,354,632.56/36,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,526.20

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