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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.80, 57,026.97 and 26,789.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.80, 57,026.97 and 26,789.02 is: 40,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.80 : 57,026.97 = 26,789.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.80/57,026.97 = 26,789.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.80x = 57,026.97 × 26,789.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.80x = 1,527,696,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,696,639.87/38,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,190.06

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