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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,792.92, 50,775.32 and 26,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,792.92, 50,775.32 and 26,057 is: 35,959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,792.92 : 50,775.32 = 26,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,792.92/50,775.32 = 26,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,792.92x = 50,775.32 × 26,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,792.92x = 1,323,052,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,052,513.24/36,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,959.43

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