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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.05, 53,006.66 and 26,930.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.05, 53,006.66 and 26,930.32 is: 37,182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.05 : 53,006.66 = 26,930.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.05/53,006.66 = 26,930.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.05x = 53,006.66 × 26,930.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.05x = 1,427,486,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,486,315.93/38,391.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,182.79

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