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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,020.82, 51,035.60 and 26,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,020.82, 51,035.60 and 26,392 is: 36,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,020.82 : 51,035.60 = 26,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,020.82/51,035.60 = 26,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,020.82x = 51,035.60 × 26,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,020.82x = 1,346,931,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,931,555.20/37,020.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,383.08

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