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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,902.83, 52,327.28 and 26,282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,902.83, 52,327.28 and 26,282.03 is: 36,284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,902.83 : 52,327.28 = 26,282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,902.83/52,327.28 = 26,282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,902.83x = 52,327.28 × 26,282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,902.83x = 1,375,266,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,266,946.85/37,902.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,284.02

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