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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.64, 57,275.39 and 26,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.64, 57,275.39 and 26,483.06 is: 39,747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.64 : 57,275.39 = 26,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.64/57,275.39 = 26,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.64x = 57,275.39 × 26,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.64x = 1,516,827,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,827,369.72/38,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,747.44

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