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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,115.51, 57,110.09 and 26,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,115.51, 57,110.09 and 26,966.94 is: 40,405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,115.51 : 57,110.09 = 26,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,115.51/57,110.09 = 26,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,115.51x = 57,110.09 × 26,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,115.51x = 1,540,084,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,084,235.59/38,115.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,405.71

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