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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,108.98, 55,649.79 and 26,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,108.98, 55,649.79 and 26,010 is: 39,005.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,108.98 : 55,649.79 = 26,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,108.98/55,649.79 = 26,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,108.98x = 55,649.79 × 26,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,108.98x = 1,447,451,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,451,037.90/37,108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,005.41

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