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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,949.30, 53,764.29 and 26,031.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,949.30, 53,764.29 and 26,031.42 is: 35,932.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,949.30 : 53,764.29 = 26,031.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,949.30/53,764.29 = 26,031.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,949.30x = 53,764.29 × 26,031.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,949.30x = 1,399,560,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,560,813.99/38,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,932.89

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