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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,133.71, 52,566.18 and 26,771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,133.71, 52,566.18 and 26,771.33 is: 36,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,133.71 : 52,566.18 = 26,771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,133.71/52,566.18 = 26,771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,133.71x = 52,566.18 × 26,771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,133.71x = 1,407,266,288.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,266,288.79/38,133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,903.48

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