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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,155.05, 52,627.59 and 26,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,155.05, 52,627.59 and 26,848.26 is: 37,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,155.05 : 52,627.59 = 26,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,155.05/52,627.59 = 26,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,155.05x = 52,627.59 × 26,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,155.05x = 1,412,959,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,959,219.49/38,155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,032.04

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