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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,383.51, 57,550.66 and 26,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,383.51, 57,550.66 and 26,504 is: 39,739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,383.51 : 57,550.66 = 26,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,383.51/57,550.66 = 26,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,383.51x = 57,550.66 × 26,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,383.51x = 1,525,322,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,322,692.64/38,383.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,739.01

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