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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,312.53, 52,841.29 and 26,220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,312.53, 52,841.29 and 26,220.18 is: 36,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,312.53 : 52,841.29 = 26,220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,312.53/52,841.29 = 26,220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,312.53x = 52,841.29 × 26,220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,312.53x = 1,385,508,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,508,135.23/38,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,163.32

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