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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.22, 56,978.25 and 26,163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.22, 56,978.25 and 26,163.82 is: 39,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.22 : 56,978.25 = 26,163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.22/56,978.25 = 26,163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.22x = 56,978.25 × 26,163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.22x = 1,490,768,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,768,676.92/38,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,207.83

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