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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,803.97, 53,507.09 and 26,206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,803.97, 53,507.09 and 26,206.85 is: 36,136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,803.97 : 53,507.09 = 26,206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,803.97/53,507.09 = 26,206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,803.97x = 53,507.09 × 26,206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,803.97x = 1,402,252,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,252,079.55/38,803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,136.82

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