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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,083.96, 52,507.13 and 26,126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,083.96, 52,507.13 and 26,126.54 is: 36,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,083.96 : 52,507.13 = 26,126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,083.96/52,507.13 = 26,126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,083.96x = 52,507.13 × 26,126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,083.96x = 1,371,829,632.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,829,632.23/38,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,021.19

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