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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,996.68, 52,441.80 and 25,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,996.68, 52,441.80 and 25,726.52 is: 35,506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,996.68 : 52,441.80 = 25,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,996.68/52,441.80 = 25,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,996.68x = 52,441.80 × 25,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,996.68x = 1,349,144,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,144,952.22/37,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,506.92

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