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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.43, 56,917.23 and 26,838.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.43, 56,917.23 and 26,838.11 is: 40,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.43 : 56,917.23 = 26,838.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.43/56,917.23 = 26,838.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.43x = 56,917.23 × 26,838.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.43x = 1,527,550,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,550,595.05/37,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,234.25

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