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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.34, 52,900.47 and 26,266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.34, 52,900.47 and 26,266.81 is: 36,219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.34 : 52,900.47 = 26,266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.34/52,900.47 = 26,266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.34x = 52,900.47 × 26,266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.34x = 1,389,526,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,526,594.40/38,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,219.22

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