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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,122.24, 52,619.28 and 26,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,122.24, 52,619.28 and 26,794.24 is: 36,983.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,122.24 : 52,619.28 = 26,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,122.24/52,619.28 = 26,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,122.24x = 52,619.28 × 26,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,122.24x = 1,409,893,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,893,616.95/38,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,983.49

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