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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,363.97, 52,899.95 and 26,266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,363.97, 52,899.95 and 26,266.43 is: 36,218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,363.97 : 52,899.95 = 26,266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,363.97/52,899.95 = 26,266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,363.97x = 52,899.95 × 26,266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,363.97x = 1,389,492,833.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,492,833.68/38,363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.69

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