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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.67, 52,901.29 and 26,237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.67, 52,901.29 and 26,237.36 is: 36,224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.67 : 52,901.29 = 26,237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.67/52,901.29 = 26,237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.67x = 52,901.29 × 26,237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.67x = 1,387,990,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,990,190.19/38,316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,224.19

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