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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,150.96, 57,214.73 and 26,380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,150.96, 57,214.73 and 26,380.36 is: 39,562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,150.96 : 57,214.73 = 26,380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,150.96/57,214.73 = 26,380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,150.96x = 57,214.73 × 26,380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,150.96x = 1,509,345,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,345,174.70/38,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,562.45

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