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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,082.96, 52,505.75 and 26,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,082.96, 52,505.75 and 26,125.54 is: 36,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,082.96 : 52,505.75 = 26,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,082.96/52,505.75 = 26,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,082.96x = 52,505.75 × 26,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,082.96x = 1,371,741,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,741,005.90/38,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,019.81

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