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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.12, 57,022.11 and 26,935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.12, 57,022.11 and 26,935.14 is: 40,410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.12 : 57,022.11 = 26,935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.12/57,022.11 = 26,935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.12x = 57,022.11 × 26,935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.12x = 1,535,898,515.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,898,515.95/38,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,410.81

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