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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,097.54, 57,233.91 and 26,878.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,097.54, 57,233.91 and 26,878.70 is: 40,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,097.54 : 57,233.91 = 26,878.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,097.54/57,233.91 = 26,878.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,097.54x = 57,233.91 × 26,878.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,097.54x = 1,538,372,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,372,810.55/38,097.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,379.85

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