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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,837.39, 53,573.96 and 26,907.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,837.39, 53,573.96 and 26,907.71 is: 37,117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,837.39 : 53,573.96 = 26,907.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,837.39/53,573.96 = 26,907.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,837.39x = 53,573.96 × 26,907.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,837.39x = 1,441,552,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,552,444.69/38,837.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,117.64

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