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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,761.92, 53,507.76 and 26,203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,761.92, 53,507.76 and 26,203.68 is: 36,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,761.92 : 53,507.76 = 26,203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,761.92/53,507.76 = 26,203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,761.92x = 53,507.76 × 26,203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,761.92x = 1,402,100,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,100,220.56/38,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,172.10

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