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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,302.79, 52,814.26 and 26,968.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,302.79, 52,814.26 and 26,968.66 is: 37,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,302.79 : 52,814.26 = 26,968.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,302.79/52,814.26 = 26,968.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,302.79x = 52,814.26 × 26,968.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,302.79x = 1,424,329,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,329,722.77/38,302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,186.06

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