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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,968.80, 52,347.80 and 26,010.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,968.80, 52,347.80 and 26,010.77 is: 35,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,968.80 : 52,347.80 = 26,010.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,968.80/52,347.80 = 26,010.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,968.80x = 52,347.80 × 26,010.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,968.80x = 1,361,606,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,606,389.09/37,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,861.20

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