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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.04, 52,498.80 and 26,135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.04, 52,498.80 and 26,135.76 is: 36,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.04 : 52,498.80 = 26,135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.04/52,498.80 = 26,135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.04x = 52,498.80 × 26,135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.04x = 1,372,096,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,096,037.09/38,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,076.42

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