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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.38, 52,774.11 and 26,301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.38, 52,774.11 and 26,301.95 is: 36,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.38 : 52,774.11 = 26,301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.38/52,774.11 = 26,301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.38x = 52,774.11 × 26,301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.38x = 1,388,062,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,062,251.66/38,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,280.32

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