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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,909.19, 50,977.18 and 26,882.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,909.19, 50,977.18 and 26,882.47 is: 37,128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,909.19 : 50,977.18 = 26,882.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,909.19/50,977.18 = 26,882.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,909.19x = 50,977.18 × 26,882.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,909.19x = 1,370,392,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,392,512.03/36,909.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,128.76

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