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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,035.24, 52,432.99 and 26,670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,035.24, 52,432.99 and 26,670.47 is: 36,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,035.24 : 52,432.99 = 26,670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,035.24/52,432.99 = 26,670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,035.24x = 52,432.99 × 26,670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,035.24x = 1,398,412,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,412,157.96/38,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,766.23

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