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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,317.42, 52,902.33 and 26,238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,317.42, 52,902.33 and 26,238.11 is: 36,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,317.42 : 52,902.33 = 26,238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,317.42/52,902.33 = 26,238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,317.42x = 52,902.33 × 26,238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,317.42x = 1,388,057,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,057,153.80/38,317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,225.22

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