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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.62, 52,918.80 and 26,280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.62, 52,918.80 and 26,280.12 is: 36,237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.62 : 52,918.80 = 26,280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.62/52,918.80 = 26,280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.62x = 52,918.80 × 26,280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.62x = 1,390,712,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,712,414.26/38,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,237.59

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