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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,707.83, 53,433.14 and 26,149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,707.83, 53,433.14 and 26,149.59 is: 36,097.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,707.83 : 53,433.14 = 26,149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,707.83/53,433.14 = 26,149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,707.83x = 53,433.14 × 26,149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,707.83x = 1,397,254,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,254,572.66/38,707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,097.47

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