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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,871.94, 52,273.92 and 26,544.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,871.94, 52,273.92 and 26,544.45 is: 36,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,871.94 : 52,273.92 = 26,544.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,871.94/52,273.92 = 26,544.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,871.94x = 52,273.92 × 26,544.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,871.94x = 1,387,582,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,582,455.74/37,871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,638.80

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