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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,329.08, 52,848.88 and 26,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,329.08, 52,848.88 and 26,235.38 is: 36,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,329.08 : 52,848.88 = 26,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,329.08/52,848.88 = 26,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,329.08x = 52,848.88 × 26,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,329.08x = 1,386,510,449.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,510,449.37/38,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,173.85

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