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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,231.92, 52,741.74 and 26,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,231.92, 52,741.74 and 26,907.70 is: 37,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,231.92 : 52,741.74 = 26,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,231.92/52,741.74 = 26,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,231.92x = 52,741.74 × 26,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,231.92x = 1,419,158,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,158,782.86/38,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,119.74

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