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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,314.17, 57,442.63 and 26,434.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,314.17, 57,442.63 and 26,434.05 is: 39,631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,314.17 : 57,442.63 = 26,434.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,314.17/57,442.63 = 26,434.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,314.17x = 57,442.63 × 26,434.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,314.17x = 1,518,440,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,440,988.30/38,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,631.31

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