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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,032.92, 57,063.96 and 26,799.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,032.92, 57,063.96 and 26,799.03 is: 40,208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,032.92 : 57,063.96 = 26,799.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,032.92/57,063.96 = 26,799.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,032.92x = 57,063.96 × 26,799.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,032.92x = 1,529,258,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,258,775.96/38,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,208.82

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