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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,231.54, 52,741.22 and 26,907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,231.54, 52,741.22 and 26,907.32 is: 37,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,231.54 : 52,741.22 = 26,907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,231.54/52,741.22 = 26,907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,231.54x = 52,741.22 × 26,907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,231.54x = 1,419,124,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,124,881.05/38,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,119.22

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