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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,015.56, 52,406.58 and 26,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,015.56, 52,406.58 and 26,059.96 is: 35,925.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,015.56 : 52,406.58 = 26,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,015.56/52,406.58 = 26,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,015.56x = 52,406.58 × 26,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,015.56x = 1,365,713,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,713,378.54/38,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,925.12

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