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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,156.05, 52,628.97 and 26,849.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,156.05, 52,628.97 and 26,849.26 is: 37,033.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,156.05 : 52,628.97 = 26,849.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,156.05/52,628.97 = 26,849.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,156.05x = 52,628.97 × 26,849.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,156.05x = 1,413,048,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,048,899.06/38,156.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,033.42

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