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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,610.61, 53,272.10 and 26,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,610.61, 53,272.10 and 26,514.73 is: 36,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,610.61 : 53,272.10 = 26,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,610.61/53,272.10 = 26,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,610.61x = 53,272.10 × 26,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,610.61x = 1,412,495,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,495,331.76/38,610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,583.08

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