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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,042.85, 52,511.36 and 26,715.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,042.85, 52,511.36 and 26,715.09 is: 36,875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,042.85 : 52,511.36 = 26,715.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,042.85/52,511.36 = 26,715.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,042.85x = 52,511.36 × 26,715.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,042.85x = 1,402,845,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,845,708.42/38,042.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,875.41

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