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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,304.79, 52,817.02 and 26,970.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,304.79, 52,817.02 and 26,970.66 is: 37,188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,304.79 : 52,817.02 = 26,970.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,304.79/52,817.02 = 26,970.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,304.79x = 52,817.02 × 26,970.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,304.79x = 1,424,509,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,509,888.63/38,304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,188.82

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