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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.05, 52,553.21 and 26,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.05, 52,553.21 and 26,794.26 is: 36,957.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.05 : 52,553.21 = 26,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.05/52,553.21 = 26,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.05x = 52,553.21 × 26,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.05x = 1,408,124,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,124,238.60/38,101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,957.62

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