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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,674.74, 51,980.64 and 26,922.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,674.74, 51,980.64 and 26,922.86 is: 37,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,674.74 : 51,980.64 = 26,922.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,674.74/51,980.64 = 26,922.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,674.74x = 51,980.64 × 26,922.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,674.74x = 1,399,467,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,467,493.43/37,674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,146.04

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