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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,116.55, 57,163.89 and 26,503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,116.55, 57,163.89 and 26,503.58 is: 39,747.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,116.55 : 57,163.89 = 26,503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,116.55/57,163.89 = 26,503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,116.55x = 57,163.89 × 26,503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,116.55x = 1,515,047,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,047,731.73/38,116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,747.77

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