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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,153.78, 51,221.64 and 26,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,153.78, 51,221.64 and 26,524.96 is: 36,568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,153.78 : 51,221.64 = 26,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,153.78/51,221.64 = 26,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,153.78x = 51,221.64 × 26,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,153.78x = 1,358,651,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,651,952.13/37,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,568.34

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