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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.92, 51,058.56 and 26,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.92, 51,058.56 and 26,916.24 is: 37,133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.92 : 51,058.56 = 26,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.92/51,058.56 = 26,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.92x = 51,058.56 × 26,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.92x = 1,374,304,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,304,455.01/37,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,133.41

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