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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.08, 53,367.24 and 26,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.08, 53,367.24 and 26,101.84 is: 36,031.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.08 : 53,367.24 = 26,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.08/53,367.24 = 26,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.08x = 53,367.24 × 26,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.08x = 1,392,983,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,983,159.72/38,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,031.56

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