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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,030.08, 52,426.58 and 26,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,030.08, 52,426.58 and 26,074.48 is: 35,945.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,030.08 : 52,426.58 = 26,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,030.08/52,426.58 = 26,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,030.08x = 52,426.58 × 26,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,030.08x = 1,366,995,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,995,811.68/38,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,945.12

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