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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,361.39, 52,959.42 and 26,911.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,361.39, 52,959.42 and 26,911.38 is: 37,152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,361.39 : 52,959.42 = 26,911.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,361.39/52,959.42 = 26,911.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,361.39x = 52,959.42 × 26,911.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,361.39x = 1,425,211,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,211,076.20/38,361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,152.23

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