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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,942.90, 50,963.49 and 26,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,942.90, 50,963.49 and 26,855.70 is: 37,047.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,942.90 : 50,963.49 = 26,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,942.90/50,963.49 = 26,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,942.90x = 50,963.49 × 26,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,942.90x = 1,368,660,198.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,660,198.39/36,942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,047.99

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