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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.48, 52,841.36 and 26,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.48, 52,841.36 and 26,297.06 is: 36,324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.48 : 52,841.36 = 26,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.48/52,841.36 = 26,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.48x = 52,841.36 × 26,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.48x = 1,389,572,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,572,215.94/38,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,324.43

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