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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.26, 57,279.33 and 26,485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.26, 57,279.33 and 26,485.68 is: 39,751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.26 : 57,279.33 = 26,485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.26/57,279.33 = 26,485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.26x = 57,279.33 × 26,485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.26x = 1,517,082,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,082,004.99/38,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,751.38

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