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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,335.55, 52,923.82 and 26,885.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,335.55, 52,923.82 and 26,885.62 is: 37,116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,335.55 : 52,923.82 = 26,885.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,335.55/52,923.82 = 26,885.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,335.55x = 52,923.82 × 26,885.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,335.55x = 1,422,889,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,889,683.82/38,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,116.72

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