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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.40, 57,004.08 and 26,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.40, 57,004.08 and 26,253.76 is: 39,347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.40 : 57,004.08 = 26,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.40/57,004.08 = 26,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.40x = 57,004.08 × 26,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.40x = 1,496,571,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,571,435.34/38,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,347.84

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