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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.95, 53,558.85 and 26,115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.95, 53,558.85 and 26,115.81 is: 36,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.95 : 53,558.85 = 26,115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.95/53,558.85 = 26,115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.95x = 53,558.85 × 26,115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.95x = 1,398,732,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,732,750.42/38,795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,053.58

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