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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,663.06, 54,744.56 and 26,937.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,663.06, 54,744.56 and 26,937.48 is: 37,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,663.06 : 54,744.56 = 26,937.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,663.06/54,744.56 = 26,937.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,663.06x = 54,744.56 × 26,937.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,663.06x = 1,474,680,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,680,490.11/39,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,180.20

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