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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,994.82, 53,856.57 and 26,397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,994.82, 53,856.57 and 26,397.70 is: 36,458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,994.82 : 53,856.57 = 26,397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,994.82/53,856.57 = 26,397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,994.82x = 53,856.57 × 26,397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,994.82x = 1,421,689,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,689,577.89/38,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,458.42

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