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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,873.74, 53,662.32 and 26,134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,873.74, 53,662.32 and 26,134.31 is: 36,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,873.74 : 53,662.32 = 26,134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,873.74/53,662.32 = 26,134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,873.74x = 53,662.32 × 26,134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,873.74x = 1,402,427,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,427,575.53/38,873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,076.48

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