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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,028.81, 52,424.87 and 26,073.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,028.81, 52,424.87 and 26,073.21 is: 35,943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,028.81 : 52,424.87 = 26,073.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,028.81/52,424.87 = 26,073.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,028.81x = 52,424.87 × 26,073.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,028.81x = 1,366,884,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,884,514.37/38,028.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,943.39

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