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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.26, 57,274.83 and 26,482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.26, 57,274.83 and 26,482.68 is: 39,746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.26 : 57,274.83 = 26,482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.26/57,274.83 = 26,482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.26x = 57,274.83 × 26,482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.26x = 1,516,790,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,790,994.94/38,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,746.88

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