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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,031.66, 57,032.91 and 26,309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,031.66, 57,032.91 and 26,309.34 is: 39,453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,031.66 : 57,032.91 = 26,309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,031.66/57,032.91 = 26,309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,031.66x = 57,032.91 × 26,309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,031.66x = 1,500,498,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,498,220.38/38,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,453.92

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