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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.26, 57,277.83 and 26,484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.26, 57,277.83 and 26,484.68 is: 39,749.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.26 : 57,277.83 = 26,484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.26/57,277.83 = 26,484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.26x = 57,277.83 × 26,484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.26x = 1,516,984,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,984,998.64/38,163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,749.88

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