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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,144.57, 52,682.60 and 26,024.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,144.57, 52,682.60 and 26,024.24 is: 35,942.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,144.57 : 52,682.60 = 26,024.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,144.57/52,682.60 = 26,024.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,144.57x = 52,682.60 × 26,024.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,144.57x = 1,371,024,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,024,822.99/38,144.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,942.86

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