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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,045.85, 52,515.45 and 26,718.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,045.85, 52,515.45 and 26,718.09 is: 36,879.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,045.85 : 52,515.45 = 26,718.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,045.85/52,515.45 = 26,718.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,045.85x = 52,515.45 × 26,718.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,045.85x = 1,403,112,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,112,519.49/38,045.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,879.52

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