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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.50, 57,016.14 and 26,928.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.50, 57,016.14 and 26,928.70 is: 40,394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.50 : 57,016.14 = 26,928.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.50/57,016.14 = 26,928.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.50x = 57,016.14 × 26,928.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.50x = 1,535,370,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,370,529.22/38,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,394.39

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