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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,384.40, 52,925.20 and 26,290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,384.40, 52,925.20 and 26,290.74 is: 36,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,384.40 : 52,925.20 = 26,290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,384.40/52,925.20 = 26,290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,384.40x = 52,925.20 × 26,290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,384.40x = 1,391,442,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,442,672.65/38,384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,250.21

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