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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,413.67, 52,980.14 and 26,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,413.67, 52,980.14 and 26,474.27 is: 36,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,413.67 : 52,980.14 = 26,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,413.67/52,980.14 = 26,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,413.67x = 52,980.14 × 26,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,413.67x = 1,402,610,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,610,332.28/38,413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,513.32

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