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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.92, 52,259.28 and 26,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.92, 52,259.28 and 26,560.16 is: 36,617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.92 : 52,259.28 = 26,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.92/52,259.28 = 26,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.92x = 52,259.28 × 26,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.92x = 1,388,014,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,014,838.28/37,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,617.36

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