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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,805.09, 53,508.65 and 26,207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,805.09, 53,508.65 and 26,207.97 is: 36,138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,805.09 : 53,508.65 = 26,207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,805.09/53,508.65 = 26,207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,805.09x = 53,508.65 × 26,207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,805.09x = 1,402,352,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,352,962.90/38,805.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,138.38

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