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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,126, 55,549.50 and 26,054.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,126, 55,549.50 and 26,054.29 is: 38,983.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,126 : 55,549.50 = 26,054.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,126/55,549.50 = 26,054.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,126x = 55,549.50 × 26,054.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,126x = 1,447,302,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,302,782.36/37,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,983.54

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