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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.55, 52,344.70 and 26,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.55, 52,344.70 and 26,008.52 is: 35,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.55 : 52,344.70 = 26,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.55/52,344.70 = 26,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.55x = 52,344.70 × 26,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.55x = 1,361,407,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,407,850.10/37,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,858.09

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