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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,340.65, 51,459.21 and 26,711.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,340.65, 51,459.21 and 26,711.83 is: 36,811.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,340.65 : 51,459.21 = 26,711.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,340.65/51,459.21 = 26,711.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,340.65x = 51,459.21 × 26,711.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,340.65x = 1,374,569,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,569,669.45/37,340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,811.62

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