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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,935.08, 53,687.70 and 26,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,935.08, 53,687.70 and 26,337.96 is: 36,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,935.08 : 53,687.70 = 26,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,935.08/53,687.70 = 26,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,935.08x = 53,687.70 × 26,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,935.08x = 1,414,024,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,024,495.09/38,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,317.49

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