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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,188.52, 38,986.61 and 26,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,188.52, 38,986.61 and 26,032.84 is: 38,754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,188.52 : 38,986.61 = 26,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,188.52/38,986.61 = 26,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,188.52x = 38,986.61 × 26,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,188.52x = 1,014,932,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,932,180.27/26,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,754.85

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