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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,999.30, 52,411.83 and 26,671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,999.30, 52,411.83 and 26,671.32 is: 36,787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,999.30 : 52,411.83 = 26,671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,999.30/52,411.83 = 26,671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,999.30x = 52,411.83 × 26,671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,999.30x = 1,397,892,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,892,427.66/37,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,787.32

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