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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,205.07, 57,317.27 and 26,982.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,205.07, 57,317.27 and 26,982.33 is: 40,480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,205.07 : 57,317.27 = 26,982.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,205.07/57,317.27 = 26,982.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,205.07x = 57,317.27 × 26,982.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,205.07x = 1,546,553,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,553,072.34/38,205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,480.32

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