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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,447.62, 52,997.29 and 26,327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,447.62, 52,997.29 and 26,327.15 is: 36,290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,447.62 : 52,997.29 = 26,327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,447.62/52,997.29 = 26,327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,447.62x = 52,997.29 × 26,327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,447.62x = 1,395,267,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,267,206.80/38,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,290.08

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