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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,369.43, 55,991.86 and 26,256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,369.43, 55,991.86 and 26,256.22 is: 39,340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,369.43 : 55,991.86 = 26,256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,369.43/55,991.86 = 26,256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,369.43x = 55,991.86 × 26,256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,369.43x = 1,470,134,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,134,594.37/37,369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,340.57

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