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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,822.90, 53,588.79 and 26,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,822.90, 53,588.79 and 26,901.92 is: 37,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,822.90 : 53,588.79 = 26,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,822.90/53,588.79 = 26,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,822.90x = 53,588.79 × 26,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,822.90x = 1,441,641,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,641,475.45/38,822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,133.80

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