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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.54, 38,983.68 and 26,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.54, 38,983.68 and 26,030.89 is: 38,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.54 : 38,983.68 = 26,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.54/38,983.68 = 26,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.54x = 38,983.68 × 26,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.54x = 1,014,779,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,779,690.96/26,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,751.96

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