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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.42, 51,052.96 and 26,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.42, 51,052.96 and 26,404.60 is: 36,400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.42 : 51,052.96 = 26,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.42/51,052.96 = 26,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.42x = 51,052.96 × 26,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.42x = 1,348,032,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,032,987.62/37,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,400.45

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