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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,849.12, 53,565.93 and 26,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,849.12, 53,565.93 and 26,590.44 is: 36,663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,849.12 : 53,565.93 = 26,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,849.12/53,565.93 = 26,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,849.12x = 53,565.93 × 26,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,849.12x = 1,424,341,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,341,647.71/38,849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,663.42

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