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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,525.92, 53,146.44 and 26,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,525.92, 53,146.44 and 26,595.92 is: 36,689.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,525.92 : 53,146.44 = 26,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,525.92/53,146.44 = 26,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,525.92x = 53,146.44 × 26,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,525.92x = 1,413,478,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,478,466.52/38,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,689.03

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