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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332.35, 52,853.37 and 26,238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332.35, 52,853.37 and 26,238.66 is: 36,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332.35 : 52,853.37 = 26,238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332.35/52,853.37 = 26,238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332.35x = 52,853.37 × 26,238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332.35x = 1,386,801,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,801,605.28/38,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,178.36

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