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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.87, 52,956.52 and 26,434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.87, 52,956.52 and 26,434.44 is: 36,462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.87 : 52,956.52 = 26,434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.87/52,956.52 = 26,434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.87x = 52,956.52 × 26,434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.87x = 1,399,875,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,875,950.55/38,391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,462.82

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