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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,255.56, 52,770.18 and 26,941.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,255.56, 52,770.18 and 26,941.48 is: 37,163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,255.56 : 52,770.18 = 26,941.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,255.56/52,770.18 = 26,941.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,255.56x = 52,770.18 × 26,941.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,255.56x = 1,421,706,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,706,749.07/38,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,163.40

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