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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,274.73, 52,795.79 and 26,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,274.73, 52,795.79 and 26,924.20 is: 37,138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,274.73 : 52,795.79 = 26,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,274.73/52,795.79 = 26,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,274.73x = 52,795.79 × 26,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,274.73x = 1,421,484,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,484,409.12/38,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,138.98

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