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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,089.71, 57,113.18 and 26,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,089.71, 57,113.18 and 26,095.40 is: 39,128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,089.71 : 57,113.18 = 26,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,089.71/57,113.18 = 26,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,089.71x = 57,113.18 × 26,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,089.71x = 1,490,391,146.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,391,146.90/38,089.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,128.45

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