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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,393.26, 52,962.46 and 26,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,393.26, 52,962.46 and 26,435.84 is: 36,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,393.26 : 52,962.46 = 26,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,393.26/52,962.46 = 26,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,393.26x = 52,962.46 × 26,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,393.26x = 1,400,106,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,106,787.66/38,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,467.52

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