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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.34, 52,811.82 and 26,354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.34, 52,811.82 and 26,354.34 is: 36,376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.34 : 52,811.82 = 26,354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.34/52,811.82 = 26,354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.34x = 52,811.82 × 26,354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.34x = 1,391,820,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,820,660.30/38,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,376.68

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