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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,967.36, 52,384.96 and 26,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,967.36, 52,384.96 and 26,034.40 is: 35,920.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,967.36 : 52,384.96 = 26,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,967.36/52,384.96 = 26,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,967.36x = 52,384.96 × 26,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,967.36x = 1,363,811,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,811,002.62/37,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,920.62

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