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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,720.80, 55,081.20 and 26,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,720.80, 55,081.20 and 26,352.80 is: 39,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,720.80 : 55,081.20 = 26,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,720.80/55,081.20 = 26,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,720.80x = 55,081.20 × 26,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,720.80x = 1,451,543,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,543,847.36/36,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,529.20

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