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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,315.17, 57,444.13 and 26,435.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,315.17, 57,444.13 and 26,435.05 is: 39,632.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,315.17 : 57,444.13 = 26,435.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,315.17/57,444.13 = 26,435.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,315.17x = 57,444.13 × 26,435.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,315.17x = 1,518,538,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,538,448.76/38,315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,632.83

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