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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,669.28, 52,002.96 and 26,540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,669.28, 52,002.96 and 26,540.96 is: 36,640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,669.28 : 52,002.96 = 26,540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,669.28/52,002.96 = 26,540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,669.28x = 52,002.96 × 26,540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,669.28x = 1,380,208,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,208,481.24/37,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,640.16

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