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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,501.89, 51,663.62 and 26,150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,501.89, 51,663.62 and 26,150.75 is: 36,025.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,501.89 : 51,663.62 = 26,150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,501.89/51,663.62 = 26,150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,501.89x = 51,663.62 × 26,150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,501.89x = 1,351,042,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,042,411.51/37,501.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,025.99

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