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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,607.02, 56,419.88 and 26,535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,607.02, 56,419.88 and 26,535.33 is: 39,809.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,607.02 : 56,419.88 = 26,535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,607.02/56,419.88 = 26,535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,607.02x = 56,419.88 × 26,535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,607.02x = 1,497,120,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,120,001.68/37,607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,809.59

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