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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.42, 52,900.95 and 26,237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.42, 52,900.95 and 26,237.11 is: 36,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.42 : 52,900.95 = 26,237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.42/52,900.95 = 26,237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.42x = 52,900.95 × 26,237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.42x = 1,387,968,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,968,044.25/38,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,223.84

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