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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.40, 56,993.58 and 26,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.40, 56,993.58 and 26,246.76 is: 39,337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.40 : 56,993.58 = 26,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.40/56,993.58 = 26,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.40x = 56,993.58 × 26,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.40x = 1,495,896,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,896,815.80/38,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,337.34

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