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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,998.61, 52,410.88 and 26,670.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,998.61, 52,410.88 and 26,670.63 is: 36,786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,998.61 : 52,410.88 = 26,670.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,998.61/52,410.88 = 26,670.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,998.61x = 52,410.88 × 26,670.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,998.61x = 1,397,831,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,831,121.78/37,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,786.38

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