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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.02, 52,791.30 and 26,935.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.02, 52,791.30 and 26,935.55 is: 37,129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.02 : 52,791.30 = 26,935.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.02/52,791.30 = 26,935.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.02x = 52,791.30 × 26,935.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.02x = 1,421,962,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,962,700.72/38,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,129.85

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