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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,484.17, 51,640.33 and 26,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,484.17, 51,640.33 and 26,133.04 is: 36,002.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,484.17 : 51,640.33 = 26,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,484.17/51,640.33 = 26,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,484.17x = 51,640.33 × 26,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,484.17x = 1,349,518,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,518,809.50/37,484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,002.37

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