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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.56, 53,007.35 and 26,930.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.56, 53,007.35 and 26,930.82 is: 37,183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.56 : 53,007.35 = 26,930.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.56/53,007.35 = 26,930.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.56x = 53,007.35 × 26,930.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.56x = 1,427,531,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,531,266.87/38,391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,183.47

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