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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,095.95, 51,262.26 and 28,126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,095.95, 51,262.26 and 28,126.82 is: 38,867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,095.95 : 51,262.26 = 28,126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,095.95/51,262.26 = 28,126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,095.95x = 51,262.26 × 28,126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,095.95x = 1,441,844,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,844,359.81/37,095.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,867.97

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