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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,755.55, 53,498.90 and 26,197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,755.55, 53,498.90 and 26,197.31 is: 36,163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,755.55 : 53,498.90 = 26,197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,755.55/53,498.90 = 26,197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,755.55x = 53,498.90 × 26,197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,755.55x = 1,401,527,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,527,065.96/38,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,163.27

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