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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,415.17, 52,977.71 and 26,333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,415.17, 52,977.71 and 26,333.21 is: 36,315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,415.17 : 52,977.71 = 26,333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,415.17/52,977.71 = 26,333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,415.17x = 52,977.71 × 26,333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,415.17x = 1,395,073,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,073,031.08/38,415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,315.68

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