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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,021.22, 56,976.75 and 26,162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,021.22, 56,976.75 and 26,162.82 is: 39,206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,021.22 : 56,976.75 = 26,162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,021.22/56,976.75 = 26,162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,021.22x = 56,976.75 × 26,162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,021.22x = 1,490,672,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,672,454.44/38,021.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,206.33

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