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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,392.87, 52,957.90 and 26,435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,392.87, 52,957.90 and 26,435.44 is: 36,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,392.87 : 52,957.90 = 26,435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,392.87/52,957.90 = 26,435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,392.87x = 52,957.90 × 26,435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,392.87x = 1,399,965,387.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,965,387.98/38,392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,464.20

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