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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,158.80, 51,228.52 and 26,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,158.80, 51,228.52 and 26,529.96 is: 36,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,158.80 : 51,228.52 = 26,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,158.80/51,228.52 = 26,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,158.80x = 51,228.52 × 26,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,158.80x = 1,359,090,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,090,586.46/37,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,575.20

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