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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,803.59, 53,506.58 and 26,206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,803.59, 53,506.58 and 26,206.47 is: 36,136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,803.59 : 53,506.58 = 26,206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,803.59/53,506.58 = 26,206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,803.59x = 53,506.58 × 26,206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,803.59x = 1,402,218,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,218,452.54/38,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,136.31

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