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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,882.60, 53,670.96 and 26,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,882.60, 53,670.96 and 26,131.52 is: 36,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,882.60 : 53,670.96 = 26,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,882.60/53,670.96 = 26,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,882.60x = 53,670.96 × 26,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,882.60x = 1,402,503,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,503,764.66/38,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,070.22

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