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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.05, 52,631.73 and 26,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.05, 52,631.73 and 26,851.26 is: 37,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.05 : 52,631.73 = 26,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.05/52,631.73 = 26,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.05x = 52,631.73 × 26,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.05x = 1,413,228,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,228,266.48/38,158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,036.18

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