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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,600.26, 52,781.95 and 38,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,600.26, 52,781.95 and 38,600.26 is: 52,781.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,600.26 : 52,781.95 = 38,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,600.26/52,781.95 = 38,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,600.26x = 52,781.95 × 38,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,600.26x = 2,037,396,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,396,909.60/38,600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,781.95

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