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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,405.84, 52,954.72 and 26,312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,405.84, 52,954.72 and 26,312.12 is: 36,279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,405.84 : 52,954.72 = 26,312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,405.84/52,954.72 = 26,312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,405.84x = 52,954.72 × 26,312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,405.84x = 1,393,350,616.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,350,616.65/38,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,279.66

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