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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,225.44, 52,710.78 and 26,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,225.44, 52,710.78 and 26,891.20 is: 37,081.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,225.44 : 52,710.78 = 26,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,225.44/52,710.78 = 26,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,225.44x = 52,710.78 × 26,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,225.44x = 1,417,456,127.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,456,127.14/38,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,081.49

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