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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,397.68, 52,968.60 and 26,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,397.68, 52,968.60 and 26,440.28 is: 36,473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,397.68 : 52,968.60 = 26,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,397.68/52,968.60 = 26,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,397.68x = 52,968.60 × 26,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,397.68x = 1,400,504,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,504,615.21/38,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,473.68

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