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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.01, 52,429.86 and 26,668.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.01, 52,429.86 and 26,668.22 is: 36,763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.01 : 52,429.86 = 26,668.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.01/52,429.86 = 26,668.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.01x = 52,429.86 × 26,668.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.01x = 1,398,210,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,210,778.90/38,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,763.08

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