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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,078.42, 52,554.46 and 26,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,078.42, 52,554.46 and 26,131.94 is: 36,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,078.42 : 52,554.46 = 26,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,078.42/52,554.46 = 26,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,078.42x = 52,554.46 × 26,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,078.42x = 1,373,349,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,349,995.45/38,078.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,066.36

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