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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,371.20, 52,931.52 and 26,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,371.20, 52,931.52 and 26,413.44 is: 36,436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,371.20 : 52,931.52 = 26,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,371.20/52,931.52 = 26,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,371.20x = 52,931.52 × 26,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,371.20x = 1,398,103,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,103,527.63/38,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,436.27

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