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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,975.83, 56,975.28 and 26,903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,975.83, 56,975.28 and 26,903.94 is: 40,364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,975.83 : 56,975.28 = 26,903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,975.83/56,975.28 = 26,903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,975.83x = 56,975.28 × 26,903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,975.83x = 1,532,859,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,859,514.60/37,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,364.08

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