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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,190.79, 55,786.29 and 26,146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,190.79, 55,786.29 and 26,146.89 is: 39,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,190.79 : 55,786.29 = 26,146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,190.79/55,786.29 = 26,146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,190.79x = 55,786.29 × 26,146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,190.79x = 1,458,637,988.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,637,988.14/37,190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,220.41

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