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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,014.56, 52,405.20 and 26,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,014.56, 52,405.20 and 26,058.96 is: 35,923.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,014.56 : 52,405.20 = 26,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,014.56/52,405.20 = 26,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,014.56x = 52,405.20 × 26,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,014.56x = 1,365,625,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,625,010.59/38,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,923.74

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