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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.72, 52,858.26 and 26,309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.72, 52,858.26 and 26,309.32 is: 36,341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.72 : 52,858.26 = 26,309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.72/52,858.26 = 26,309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.72x = 52,858.26 × 26,309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.72x = 1,390,664,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,664,876.98/38,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,341.37

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