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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,139.84, 52,601.90 and 26,846.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,139.84, 52,601.90 and 26,846.82 is: 37,026.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,139.84 : 52,601.90 = 26,846.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,139.84/52,601.90 = 26,846.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,139.84x = 52,601.90 × 26,846.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,139.84x = 1,412,193,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,193,606.72/38,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,026.73

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