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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,058.70, 52,513.14 and 26,117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,058.70, 52,513.14 and 26,117.68 is: 36,037.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,058.70 : 52,513.14 = 26,117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,058.70/52,513.14 = 26,117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,058.70x = 52,513.14 × 26,117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,058.70x = 1,371,521,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,521,386.32/38,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,037.00

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