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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,232.30, 52,742.25 and 26,908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,232.30, 52,742.25 and 26,908.08 is: 37,120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,232.30 : 52,742.25 = 26,908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,232.30/52,742.25 = 26,908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,232.30x = 52,742.25 × 26,908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,232.30x = 1,419,192,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,192,682.38/38,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,120.25

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