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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,342.54, 52,867.44 and 26,248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,342.54, 52,867.44 and 26,248.83 is: 36,192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,342.54 : 52,867.44 = 26,248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,342.54/52,867.44 = 26,248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,342.54x = 52,867.44 × 26,248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,342.54x = 1,387,708,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,708,445.10/38,342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,192.40

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