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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,385.99, 52,948.43 and 26,428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,385.99, 52,948.43 and 26,428.56 is: 36,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,385.99 : 52,948.43 = 26,428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,385.99/52,948.43 = 26,428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,385.99x = 52,948.43 × 26,428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,385.99x = 1,399,350,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,350,627.02/38,385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,454.72

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