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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,075.67, 57,048.50 and 26,963.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,075.67, 57,048.50 and 26,963.89 is: 40,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,075.67 : 57,048.50 = 26,963.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,075.67/57,048.50 = 26,963.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,075.67x = 57,048.50 × 26,963.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,075.67x = 1,538,249,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,249,403.45/38,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,399.80

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