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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,412.92, 52,979.10 and 26,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,412.92, 52,979.10 and 26,473.52 is: 36,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,412.92 : 52,979.10 = 26,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,412.92/52,979.10 = 26,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,412.92x = 52,979.10 × 26,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,412.92x = 1,402,542,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,542,998.54/38,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,512.28

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