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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,751.92, 53,493.90 and 26,193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,751.92, 53,493.90 and 26,193.68 is: 36,158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,751.92 : 53,493.90 = 26,193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,751.92/53,493.90 = 26,193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,751.92x = 53,493.90 × 26,193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,751.92x = 1,401,202,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,202,098.55/38,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,158.26

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