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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,325.18, 57,459.12 and 26,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,325.18, 57,459.12 and 26,445.06 is: 39,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,325.18 : 57,459.12 = 26,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,325.18/57,459.12 = 26,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,325.18x = 57,459.12 × 26,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,325.18x = 1,519,509,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,509,875.95/38,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,647.82

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