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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,721.34, 53,451.76 and 26,163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,721.34, 53,451.76 and 26,163.10 is: 36,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,721.34 : 53,451.76 = 26,163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,721.34/53,451.76 = 26,163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,721.34x = 53,451.76 × 26,163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,721.34x = 1,398,463,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,463,742.06/38,721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,116.10

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