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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.08, 39,349.30 and 26,151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.08, 39,349.30 and 26,151.02 is: 38,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.08 : 39,349.30 = 26,151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.08/39,349.30 = 26,151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.08x = 39,349.30 × 26,151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.08x = 1,029,024,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,024,331.29/26,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,995.80

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