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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.97, 52,901.33 and 26,267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.97, 52,901.33 and 26,267.43 is: 36,220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.97 : 52,901.33 = 26,267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.97/52,901.33 = 26,267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.97x = 52,901.33 × 26,267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.97x = 1,389,581,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,581,982.68/38,364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,220.07

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