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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.12, 57,017.61 and 26,932.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.12, 57,017.61 and 26,932.14 is: 40,406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.12 : 57,017.61 = 26,932.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.12/57,017.61 = 26,932.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.12x = 57,017.61 × 26,932.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.12x = 1,535,606,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,606,254.99/38,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,406.31

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