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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,026.65, 51,064.48 and 26,250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,026.65, 51,064.48 and 26,250.23 is: 36,202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,026.65 : 51,064.48 = 26,250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,026.65/51,064.48 = 26,250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,026.65x = 51,064.48 × 26,250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,026.65x = 1,340,454,344.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,454,344.83/37,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,202.42

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