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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,120.46, 52,550.55 and 26,755.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,120.46, 52,550.55 and 26,755.62 is: 36,883.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,120.46 : 52,550.55 = 26,755.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,120.46/52,550.55 = 26,755.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,120.46x = 52,550.55 × 26,755.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,120.46x = 1,406,022,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,022,546.59/38,120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,883.67

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