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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,759.54, 53,504.42 and 26,201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,759.54, 53,504.42 and 26,201.30 is: 36,168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,759.54 : 53,504.42 = 26,201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,759.54/53,504.42 = 26,201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,759.54x = 53,504.42 × 26,201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,759.54x = 1,401,885,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,885,359.75/38,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,168.78

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