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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.30, 52,743.63 and 26,909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.30, 52,743.63 and 26,909.08 is: 37,121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.30 : 52,743.63 = 26,909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.30/52,743.63 = 26,909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.30x = 52,743.63 × 26,909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.30x = 1,419,282,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,282,559.16/38,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,121.63

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