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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,911.08, 52,338.42 and 26,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,911.08, 52,338.42 and 26,615.24 is: 36,743.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,911.08 : 52,338.42 = 26,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,911.08/52,338.42 = 26,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,911.08x = 52,338.42 × 26,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,911.08x = 1,392,999,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,999,609.52/37,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,743.87

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