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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,186.97, 55,780.52 and 26,143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,186.97, 55,780.52 and 26,143.07 is: 39,214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,186.97 : 55,780.52 = 26,143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,186.97/55,780.52 = 26,143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,186.97x = 55,780.52 × 26,143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,186.97x = 1,458,273,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,273,629.38/37,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,214.64

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