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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,247.72, 55,871.57 and 26,203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,247.72, 55,871.57 and 26,203.83 is: 39,305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,247.72 : 55,871.57 = 26,203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,247.72/55,871.57 = 26,203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,247.72x = 55,871.57 × 26,203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,247.72x = 1,464,049,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,049,122.11/37,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,305.74

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