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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,125, 55,548 and 26,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,125, 55,548 and 26,053.30 is: 38,982.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,125 : 55,548 = 26,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,125/55,548 = 26,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,125x = 55,548 × 26,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,125x = 1,447,208,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,208,708.40/37,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,982.05

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