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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.86, 52,474.77 and 26,705.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.86, 52,474.77 and 26,705.34 is: 36,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.86 : 52,474.77 = 26,705.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.86/52,474.77 = 26,705.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.86x = 52,474.77 × 26,705.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.86x = 1,401,356,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,356,574.27/38,011.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,866.30

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