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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,030.93, 51,049.51 and 26,402.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,030.93, 51,049.51 and 26,402.11 is: 36,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,030.93 : 51,049.51 = 26,402.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,030.93/51,049.51 = 26,402.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,030.93x = 51,049.51 × 26,402.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,030.93x = 1,347,814,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,814,584.84/37,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,397.00

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