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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,778.48, 53,534.62 and 26,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,778.48, 53,534.62 and 26,098.34 is: 36,029.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,778.48 : 53,534.62 = 26,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,778.48/53,534.62 = 26,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,778.48x = 53,534.62 × 26,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,778.48x = 1,397,164,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,164,479.48/38,778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,029.38

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