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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,216.09, 57,323.58 and 26,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,216.09, 57,323.58 and 26,924.76 is: 40,386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,216.09 : 57,323.58 = 26,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,216.09/57,323.58 = 26,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,216.09x = 57,323.58 × 26,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,216.09x = 1,543,423,633.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,423,633.84/38,216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,386.75

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