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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,293.43, 52,802.15 and 26,195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,293.43, 52,802.15 and 26,195.87 is: 36,121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,293.43 : 52,802.15 = 26,195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,293.43/52,802.15 = 26,195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,293.43x = 52,802.15 × 26,195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,293.43x = 1,383,198,258.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,198,258.15/38,293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,121.04

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