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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,969.56, 52,348.84 and 26,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,969.56, 52,348.84 and 26,011.52 is: 35,862.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,969.56 : 52,348.84 = 26,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,969.56/52,348.84 = 26,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,969.56x = 52,348.84 × 26,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,969.56x = 1,361,672,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,672,898.64/37,969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,862.22

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