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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,422, 51,623.73 and 26,115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,422, 51,623.73 and 26,115.21 is: 36,025.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,422 : 51,623.73 = 26,115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,422/51,623.73 = 26,115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,422x = 51,623.73 × 26,115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,422x = 1,348,164,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,164,549.93/37,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,025.99

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