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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,406.55, 51,605.56 and 26,082.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,406.55, 51,605.56 and 26,082.75 is: 35,983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,406.55 : 51,605.56 = 26,082.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,406.55/51,605.56 = 26,082.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,406.55x = 51,605.56 × 26,082.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,406.55x = 1,346,014,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,014,999.50/37,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,983.40

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