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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.62, 57,233.76 and 26,393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.62, 57,233.76 and 26,393.03 is: 39,581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.62 : 57,233.76 = 26,393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.62/57,233.76 = 26,393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.62x = 57,233.76 × 26,393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.62x = 1,510,572,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,572,344.69/38,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,581.48

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