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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,662.54, 56,512.35 and 26,640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,662.54, 56,512.35 and 26,640.06 is: 39,973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,662.54 : 56,512.35 = 26,640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,662.54/56,512.35 = 26,640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,662.54x = 56,512.35 × 26,640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,662.54x = 1,505,492,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,492,394.74/37,662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,973.20

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