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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,183.23, 55,774.89 and 26,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,183.23, 55,774.89 and 26,139.30 is: 39,208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,183.23 : 55,774.89 = 26,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,183.23/55,774.89 = 26,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,183.23x = 55,774.89 × 26,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,183.23x = 1,457,916,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,916,582.18/37,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,208.98

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