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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,159.26, 57,271.83 and 26,480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,159.26, 57,271.83 and 26,480.68 is: 39,743.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,159.26 : 57,271.83 = 26,480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,159.26/57,271.83 = 26,480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,159.26x = 57,271.83 × 26,480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,159.26x = 1,516,597,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,597,003.24/38,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,743.88

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