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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.21, 57,115.42 and 26,096.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.21, 57,115.42 and 26,096.90 is: 39,130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.21 : 57,115.42 = 26,096.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.21/57,115.42 = 26,096.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.21x = 57,115.42 × 26,096.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.21x = 1,490,535,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,535,404.20/38,091.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,130.69

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