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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,720.34, 53,450.38 and 26,162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,720.34, 53,450.38 and 26,162.10 is: 36,114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,720.34 : 53,450.38 = 26,162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,720.34/53,450.38 = 26,162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,720.34x = 53,450.38 × 26,162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,720.34x = 1,398,374,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,374,186.60/38,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,114.72

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