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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,150.07, 52,690.20 and 26,029.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,150.07, 52,690.20 and 26,029.75 is: 35,950.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,150.07 : 52,690.20 = 26,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,150.07/52,690.20 = 26,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,150.07x = 52,690.20 × 26,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,150.07x = 1,371,512,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,512,733.45/38,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,950.46

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