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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.28, 57,023.22 and 26,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.28, 57,023.22 and 26,786.52 is: 40,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.28 : 57,023.22 = 26,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.28/57,023.22 = 26,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.28x = 57,023.22 × 26,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.28x = 1,527,453,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,453,723.44/38,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,186.33

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