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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,224.44, 52,709.40 and 26,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,224.44, 52,709.40 and 26,890.20 is: 37,080.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,224.44 : 52,709.40 = 26,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,224.44/52,709.40 = 26,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,224.44x = 52,709.40 × 26,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,224.44x = 1,417,366,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,366,307.88/38,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,080.11

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