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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,228.40, 55,842.60 and 26,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,228.40, 55,842.60 and 26,147.60 is: 39,221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,228.40 : 55,842.60 = 26,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,228.40/55,842.60 = 26,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,228.40x = 55,842.60 × 26,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,228.40x = 1,460,149,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,149,967.76/37,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,221.40

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