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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,173.15, 52,623.64 and 26,808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,173.15, 52,623.64 and 26,808.04 is: 36,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,173.15 : 52,623.64 = 26,808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,173.15/52,623.64 = 26,808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,173.15x = 52,623.64 × 26,808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,173.15x = 1,410,736,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,736,646.07/38,173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,956.25

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