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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.88, 52,380.54 and 26,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.88, 52,380.54 and 26,812.44 is: 36,949.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.88 : 52,380.54 = 26,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.88/52,380.54 = 26,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.88x = 52,380.54 × 26,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.88x = 1,404,450,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,450,085.92/38,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,949.61

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