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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,732.75, 52,016.34 and 26,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,732.75, 52,016.34 and 26,366.96 is: 36,348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,732.75 : 52,016.34 = 26,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,732.75/52,016.34 = 26,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,732.75x = 52,016.34 × 26,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,732.75x = 1,371,512,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,512,508.07/37,732.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,348.07

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