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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,026.37, 52,480.89 and 22,926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,026.37, 52,480.89 and 22,926.66 is: 31,641.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,026.37 : 52,480.89 = 22,926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,026.37/52,480.89 = 22,926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,026.37x = 52,480.89 × 22,926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,026.37x = 1,203,211,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,211,521.53/38,026.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,641.51

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