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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,906.64, 52,246.92 and 26,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,906.64, 52,246.92 and 26,579.60 is: 36,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,906.64 : 52,246.92 = 26,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,906.64/52,246.92 = 26,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,906.64x = 52,246.92 × 26,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,906.64x = 1,388,702,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,702,234.83/37,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,634.80

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