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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,710.83, 53,437.29 and 26,152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,710.83, 53,437.29 and 26,152.59 is: 36,101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,710.83 : 53,437.29 = 26,152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,710.83/53,437.29 = 26,152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,710.83x = 53,437.29 × 26,152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,710.83x = 1,397,523,536.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,523,536.08/38,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,101.62

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