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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,909.08, 52,335.68 and 26,613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,909.08, 52,335.68 and 26,613.24 is: 36,741.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,909.08 : 52,335.68 = 26,613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,909.08/52,335.68 = 26,613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,909.08x = 52,335.68 × 26,613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,909.08x = 1,392,822,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,822,012.40/37,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,741.12

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