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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,231.30, 52,740.88 and 26,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,231.30, 52,740.88 and 26,907.08 is: 37,118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,231.30 : 52,740.88 = 26,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,231.30/52,740.88 = 26,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,231.30x = 52,740.88 × 26,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,231.30x = 1,419,102,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,102,679.19/38,231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,118.88

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