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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,279.84, 51,462.32 and 26,651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,279.84, 51,462.32 and 26,651.04 is: 36,789.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,279.84 : 51,462.32 = 26,651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,279.84/51,462.32 = 26,651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,279.84x = 51,462.32 × 26,651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,279.84x = 1,371,524,348.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,524,348.81/37,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,789.97

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