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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,791.66, 50,773.61 and 26,055.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,791.66, 50,773.61 and 26,055.77 is: 35,957.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,791.66 : 50,773.61 = 26,055.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,791.66/50,773.61 = 26,055.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,791.66x = 50,773.61 × 26,055.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,791.66x = 1,322,945,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,945,120.08/36,791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,957.75

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