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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,307.89, 55,899.52 and 26,194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,307.89, 55,899.52 and 26,194.69 is: 39,248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,307.89 : 55,899.52 = 26,194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,307.89/55,899.52 = 26,194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,307.89x = 55,899.52 × 26,194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,307.89x = 1,464,270,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,270,601.94/37,307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,248.28

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