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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,749.92, 53,491.14 and 26,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,749.92, 53,491.14 and 26,191.68 is: 36,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,749.92 : 53,491.14 = 26,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,749.92/53,491.14 = 26,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,749.92x = 53,491.14 × 26,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,749.92x = 1,401,022,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,022,821.72/38,749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,155.50

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