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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,035.40, 57,005.58 and 26,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,035.40, 57,005.58 and 26,254.76 is: 39,349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,035.40 : 57,005.58 = 26,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,035.40/57,005.58 = 26,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,035.40x = 57,005.58 × 26,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,035.40x = 1,496,667,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,667,821.56/38,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,349.34

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