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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,140.44, 52,575.50 and 26,778.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,140.44, 52,575.50 and 26,778.09 is: 36,912.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,140.44 : 52,575.50 = 26,778.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,140.44/52,575.50 = 26,778.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,140.44x = 52,575.50 × 26,778.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,140.44x = 1,407,871,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,871,336.90/38,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,912.82

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