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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,873.57, 53,662.08 and 26,134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,873.57, 53,662.08 and 26,134.14 is: 36,076.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,873.57 : 53,662.08 = 26,134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,873.57/53,662.08 = 26,134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,873.57x = 53,662.08 × 26,134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,873.57x = 1,402,412,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,412,246.08/38,873.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,076.24

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