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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,056.70, 52,510.38 and 26,115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,056.70, 52,510.38 and 26,115.68 is: 36,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,056.70 : 52,510.38 = 26,115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,056.70/52,510.38 = 26,115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,056.70x = 52,510.38 × 26,115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,056.70x = 1,371,344,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,344,280.76/38,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,034.24

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