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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,883.60, 53,672.34 and 26,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,883.60, 53,672.34 and 26,132.52 is: 36,071.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,883.60 : 53,672.34 = 26,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,883.60/53,672.34 = 26,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,883.60x = 53,672.34 × 26,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,883.60x = 1,402,593,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,593,498.50/38,883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,071.60

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