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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,719.83, 53,449.74 and 26,161.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,719.83, 53,449.74 and 26,161.59 is: 36,114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,719.83 : 53,449.74 = 26,161.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,719.83/53,449.74 = 26,161.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,719.83x = 53,449.74 × 26,161.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,719.83x = 1,398,330,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,330,183.49/38,719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,114.06

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