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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,024.81, 52,419.35 and 26,069.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,024.81, 52,419.35 and 26,069.21 is: 35,937.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,024.81 : 52,419.35 = 26,069.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,024.81/52,419.35 = 26,069.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,024.81x = 52,419.35 × 26,069.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,024.81x = 1,366,530,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,530,912.87/38,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,937.88

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