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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,294.43, 52,803.52 and 26,196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,294.43, 52,803.52 and 26,196.87 is: 36,122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,294.43 : 52,803.52 = 26,196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,294.43/52,803.52 = 26,196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,294.43x = 52,803.52 × 26,196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,294.43x = 1,383,286,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,286,948.98/38,294.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,122.41

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