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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.56, 52,768.80 and 26,940.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.56, 52,768.80 and 26,940.48 is: 37,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.56 : 52,768.80 = 26,940.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.56/52,768.80 = 26,940.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.56x = 52,768.80 × 26,940.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.56x = 1,421,616,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,616,801.02/38,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,162.02

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