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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,778.60, 53,534.79 and 26,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,778.60, 53,534.79 and 26,098.44 is: 36,029.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,778.60 : 53,534.79 = 26,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,778.60/53,534.79 = 26,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,778.60x = 53,534.79 × 26,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,778.60x = 1,397,174,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,174,504.73/38,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,029.52

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