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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,187.52, 38,985.12 and 26,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,187.52, 38,985.12 and 26,031.84 is: 38,753.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,187.52 : 38,985.12 = 26,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,187.52/38,985.12 = 26,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,187.52x = 38,985.12 × 26,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,187.52x = 1,014,854,406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,854,406.22/26,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,753.36

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