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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,021.94, 57,012.39 and 26,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,021.94, 57,012.39 and 26,950.32 is: 40,410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,021.94 : 57,012.39 = 26,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,021.94/57,012.39 = 26,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,021.94x = 57,012.39 × 26,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,021.94x = 1,536,502,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,502,154.46/38,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,410.94

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