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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,709.48, 53,415.78 and 26,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,709.48, 53,415.78 and 26,151.24 is: 36,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,709.48 : 53,415.78 = 26,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,709.48/53,415.78 = 26,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,709.48x = 53,415.78 × 26,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,709.48x = 1,396,888,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,888,882.57/38,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,086.48

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