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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,419.17, 52,983.22 and 26,337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,419.17, 52,983.22 and 26,337.21 is: 36,321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,419.17 : 52,983.22 = 26,337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,419.17/52,983.22 = 26,337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,419.17x = 52,983.22 × 26,337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,419.17x = 1,395,430,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,430,191.62/38,419.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,321.20

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