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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,601.26, 52,783.32 and 38,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,601.26, 52,783.32 and 38,601.26 is: 52,783.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,601.26 : 52,783.32 = 38,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,601.26/52,783.32 = 38,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,601.26x = 52,783.32 × 38,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,601.26x = 2,037,502,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,502,658.98/38,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,783.32

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