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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,021.31, 52,414.52 and 26,065.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,021.31, 52,414.52 and 26,065.71 is: 35,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,021.31 : 52,414.52 = 26,065.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,021.31/52,414.52 = 26,065.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,021.31x = 52,414.52 × 26,065.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,021.31x = 1,366,221,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,221,547.78/38,021.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,933.05

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