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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.39, 51,040.68 and 26,232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.39, 51,040.68 and 26,232.95 is: 36,178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.39 : 51,040.68 = 26,232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.39/51,040.68 = 26,232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.39x = 51,040.68 × 26,232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.39x = 1,338,947,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,947,351.20/37,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,178.58

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