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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,149.11, 52,617.74 and 26,212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,149.11, 52,617.74 and 26,212.95 is: 36,154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,149.11 : 52,617.74 = 26,212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,149.11/52,617.74 = 26,212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,149.11x = 52,617.74 × 26,212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,149.11x = 1,379,266,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,266,056.67/38,149.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,154.61

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