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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,189.12, 55,783.74 and 26,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,189.12, 55,783.74 and 26,145.16 is: 39,217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,189.12 : 55,783.74 = 26,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,189.12/55,783.74 = 26,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,189.12x = 55,783.74 × 26,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,189.12x = 1,458,474,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,474,807.70/37,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,217.78

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