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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,614.88, 53,254.32 and 26,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,614.88, 53,254.32 and 26,056.64 is: 35,935.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,614.88 : 53,254.32 = 26,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,614.88/53,254.32 = 26,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,614.88x = 53,254.32 × 26,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,614.88x = 1,387,628,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,628,644.68/38,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,935.08

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