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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,544.88, 51,783 and 26,210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,544.88, 51,783 and 26,210.64 is: 36,150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,544.88 : 51,783 = 26,210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,544.88/51,783 = 26,210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,544.88x = 51,783 × 26,210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,544.88x = 1,357,265,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,265,571.12/37,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,150.48

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