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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,079.68, 52,514.84 and 26,121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,079.68, 52,514.84 and 26,121.92 is: 36,024.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,079.68 : 52,514.84 = 26,121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,079.68/52,514.84 = 26,121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,079.68x = 52,514.84 × 26,121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,079.68x = 1,371,788,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,788,449.29/38,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,024.16

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