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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,413.08, 53,030.97 and 26,540.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,413.08, 53,030.97 and 26,540.34 is: 36,640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,413.08 : 53,030.97 = 26,540.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,413.08/53,030.97 = 26,540.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,413.08x = 53,030.97 × 26,540.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,413.08x = 1,407,459,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,459,974.33/38,413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,640.12

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