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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,744.80, 51,997.83 and 26,393.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,744.80, 51,997.83 and 26,393.07 is: 36,359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,744.80 : 51,997.83 = 26,393.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,744.80/51,997.83 = 26,393.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,744.80x = 51,997.83 × 26,393.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,744.80x = 1,372,382,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,382,367.04/37,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,359.51

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