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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.22, 57,206.07 and 26,315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.22, 57,206.07 and 26,315.82 is: 39,435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.22 : 57,206.07 = 26,315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.22/57,206.07 = 26,315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.22x = 57,206.07 × 26,315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.22x = 1,505,424,641.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,424,641.03/38,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,435.64

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