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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,871.92, 53,659.50 and 26,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,871.92, 53,659.50 and 26,303.96 is: 36,310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,871.92 : 53,659.50 = 26,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,871.92/53,659.50 = 26,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,871.92x = 53,659.50 × 26,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,871.92x = 1,411,457,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,457,341.62/38,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,310.46

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