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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,481.67, 51,636.89 and 26,130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,481.67, 51,636.89 and 26,130.53 is: 35,998.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,481.67 : 51,636.89 = 26,130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,481.67/51,636.89 = 26,130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,481.67x = 51,636.89 × 26,130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,481.67x = 1,349,299,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,299,497.67/37,481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,998.92

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