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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,214.59, 57,321.34 and 26,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,214.59, 57,321.34 and 26,923.25 is: 40,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,214.59 : 57,321.34 = 26,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,214.59/57,321.34 = 26,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,214.59x = 57,321.34 × 26,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,214.59x = 1,543,276,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,276,843.15/38,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,384.50

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