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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.05, 51,052.44 and 26,404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.05, 51,052.44 and 26,404.23 is: 36,399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.05 : 51,052.44 = 26,404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.05/51,052.44 = 26,404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.05x = 51,052.44 × 26,404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.05x = 1,348,000,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,000,112.56/37,033.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,399.93

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