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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,580.94, 53,217.86 and 26,475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,580.94, 53,217.86 and 26,475.90 is: 36,520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,580.94 : 53,217.86 = 26,475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,580.94/53,217.86 = 26,475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,580.94x = 53,217.86 × 26,475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,580.94x = 1,408,990,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,990,556.55/38,580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,520.38

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