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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.62, 57,019.86 and 26,933.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.62, 57,019.86 and 26,933.64 is: 40,408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.62 : 57,019.86 = 26,933.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.62/57,019.86 = 26,933.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.62x = 57,019.86 × 26,933.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.62x = 1,535,752,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,752,382.09/38,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,408.56

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