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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,106.04, 57,246.66 and 26,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,106.04, 57,246.66 and 26,887.20 is: 40,392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,106.04 : 57,246.66 = 26,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,106.04/57,246.66 = 26,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,106.04x = 57,246.66 × 26,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,106.04x = 1,539,202,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,202,396.75/38,106.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,392.61

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