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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,139.19, 52,573.77 and 26,776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,139.19, 52,573.77 and 26,776.84 is: 36,911.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,139.19 : 52,573.77 = 26,776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,139.19/52,573.77 = 26,776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,139.19x = 52,573.77 × 26,776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,139.19x = 1,407,759,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,759,427.49/38,139.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,911.10

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