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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,251.20, 52,744.08 and 26,153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,251.20, 52,744.08 and 26,153.64 is: 36,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,251.20 : 52,744.08 = 26,153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,251.20/52,744.08 = 26,153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,251.20x = 52,744.08 × 26,153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,251.20x = 1,379,449,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,449,680.45/38,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,062.91

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