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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,205.70, 57,308.28 and 26,914.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,205.70, 57,308.28 and 26,914.57 is: 40,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,205.70 : 57,308.28 = 26,914.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,205.70/57,308.28 = 26,914.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,205.70x = 57,308.28 × 26,914.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,205.70x = 1,542,427,713.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,427,713.64/38,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,371.66

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