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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,588, 53,227.61 and 26,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,588, 53,227.61 and 26,482.96 is: 36,530.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,588 : 53,227.61 = 26,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,588/53,227.61 = 26,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,588x = 53,227.61 × 26,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,588x = 1,409,624,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,624,666.53/38,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,530.13

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