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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,359.68, 51,546.12 and 26,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,359.68, 51,546.12 and 26,016.56 is: 35,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,359.68 : 51,546.12 = 26,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,359.68/51,546.12 = 26,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,359.68x = 51,546.12 × 26,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,359.68x = 1,341,052,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,052,723.75/37,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,895.72

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