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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,353.41, 51,476.67 and 26,724.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,353.41, 51,476.67 and 26,724.59 is: 36,829.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,353.41 : 51,476.67 = 26,724.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,353.41/51,476.67 = 26,724.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,353.41x = 51,476.67 × 26,724.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,353.41x = 1,375,692,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,692,642.93/37,353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,829.11

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