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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.40, 57,002.58 and 26,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.40, 57,002.58 and 26,252.76 is: 39,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.40 : 57,002.58 = 26,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.40/57,002.58 = 26,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.40x = 57,002.58 × 26,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.40x = 1,496,475,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,475,052.12/38,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,346.34

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