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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.30, 57,041.49 and 26,920.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.30, 57,041.49 and 26,920.98 is: 40,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.30 : 57,041.49 = 26,920.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.30/57,041.49 = 26,920.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.30x = 57,041.49 × 26,920.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.30x = 1,535,612,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,612,811.46/38,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,358.50

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