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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,134.12, 52,593.89 and 26,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,134.12, 52,593.89 and 26,841 is: 37,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,134.12 : 52,593.89 = 26,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,134.12/52,593.89 = 26,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,134.12x = 52,593.89 × 26,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,134.12x = 1,411,672,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,672,467.29/38,134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,018.62

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