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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,395.68, 52,965.84 and 26,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,395.68, 52,965.84 and 26,438.28 is: 36,470.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,395.68 : 52,965.84 = 26,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,395.68/52,965.84 = 26,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,395.68x = 52,965.84 × 26,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,395.68x = 1,400,325,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,325,708.36/38,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,470.92

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