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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,021.83, 51,036.96 and 26,393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,021.83, 51,036.96 and 26,393.01 is: 36,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,021.83 : 51,036.96 = 26,393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,021.83/51,036.96 = 26,393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,021.83x = 51,036.96 × 26,393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,021.83x = 1,347,018,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,018,995.65/37,021.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,384.45

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