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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,965.30, 52,342.97 and 26,007.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,965.30, 52,342.97 and 26,007.27 is: 35,856.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,965.30 : 52,342.97 = 26,007.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,965.30/52,342.97 = 26,007.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,965.30x = 52,342.97 × 26,007.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,965.30x = 1,361,297,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,297,753.39/37,965.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,856.37

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