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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,149.07, 52,688.82 and 26,028.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,149.07, 52,688.82 and 26,028.75 is: 35,949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,149.07 : 52,688.82 = 26,028.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,149.07/52,688.82 = 26,028.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,149.07x = 52,688.82 × 26,028.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,149.07x = 1,371,424,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,424,123.58/38,149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,949.09

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