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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,901.70, 52,325.73 and 26,280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,901.70, 52,325.73 and 26,280.90 is: 36,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,901.70 : 52,325.73 = 26,280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,901.70/52,325.73 = 26,280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,901.70x = 52,325.73 × 26,280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,901.70x = 1,375,167,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,167,277.56/37,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,282.47

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