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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.27, 56,950.08 and 26,860.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.27, 56,950.08 and 26,860.51 is: 40,246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.27 : 56,950.08 = 26,860.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.27/56,950.08 = 26,860.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.27x = 56,950.08 × 26,860.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.27x = 1,529,708,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,708,193.34/38,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,246.72

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