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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,932.61, 51,009.44 and 26,905.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,932.61, 51,009.44 and 26,905.89 is: 37,161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,932.61 : 51,009.44 = 26,905.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,932.61/51,009.44 = 26,905.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,932.61x = 51,009.44 × 26,905.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,932.61x = 1,372,454,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,454,247.07/36,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,161.04

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