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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,454.81, 53,007.19 and 26,334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,454.81, 53,007.19 and 26,334.33 is: 36,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,454.81 : 53,007.19 = 26,334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,454.81/53,007.19 = 26,334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,454.81x = 53,007.19 × 26,334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,454.81x = 1,395,908,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,908,702.16/38,454.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,299.98

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