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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,002.60, 52,456.71 and 26,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,002.60, 52,456.71 and 26,105.32 is: 36,034.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,002.60 : 52,456.71 = 26,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,002.60/52,456.71 = 26,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,002.60x = 52,456.71 × 26,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,002.60x = 1,369,399,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,399,200.70/38,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,034.36

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