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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,919.44, 52,324.68 and 26,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,919.44, 52,324.68 and 26,722 is: 36,873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,919.44 : 52,324.68 = 26,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,919.44/52,324.68 = 26,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,919.44x = 52,324.68 × 26,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,919.44x = 1,398,220,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,220,098.96/37,919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,873.44

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