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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,303.79, 52,815.64 and 26,969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,303.79, 52,815.64 and 26,969.66 is: 37,187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,303.79 : 52,815.64 = 26,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,303.79/52,815.64 = 26,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,303.79x = 52,815.64 × 26,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,303.79x = 1,424,419,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,419,853.48/38,303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,187.44

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