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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.68, 56,917.62 and 26,838.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.68, 56,917.62 and 26,838.36 is: 40,234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.68 : 56,917.62 = 26,838.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.68/56,917.62 = 26,838.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.68x = 56,917.62 × 26,838.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.68x = 1,527,575,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,575,575.90/37,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,234.64

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