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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.88, 52,381.92 and 26,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.88, 52,381.92 and 26,813.44 is: 36,950.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.88 : 52,381.92 = 26,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.88/52,381.92 = 26,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.88x = 52,381.92 × 26,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.88x = 1,404,539,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,539,469.00/38,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,950.99

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