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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,021.01, 51,035.85 and 26,392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,021.01, 51,035.85 and 26,392.19 is: 36,383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,021.01 : 51,035.85 = 26,392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,021.01/51,035.85 = 26,392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,021.01x = 51,035.85 × 26,392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,021.01x = 1,346,947,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,947,915.99/37,021.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,383.34

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