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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,416.17, 52,979.08 and 26,334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,416.17, 52,979.08 and 26,334.21 is: 36,317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,416.17 : 52,979.08 = 26,334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,416.17/52,979.08 = 26,334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,416.17x = 52,979.08 × 26,334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,416.17x = 1,395,162,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,162,218.33/38,416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,317.06

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