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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.92, 57,039.99 and 26,783.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.92, 57,039.99 and 26,783.06 is: 40,184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.92 : 57,039.99 = 26,783.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.92/57,039.99 = 26,783.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.92x = 57,039.99 × 26,783.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.92x = 1,527,705,474.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,705,474.57/38,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,184.88

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