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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,764.98, 53,515.99 and 26,084.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,764.98, 53,515.99 and 26,084.84 is: 36,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,764.98 : 53,515.99 = 26,084.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,764.98/53,515.99 = 26,084.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,764.98x = 53,515.99 × 26,084.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,764.98x = 1,395,955,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,955,801.62/38,764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,010.74

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