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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,384.51, 57,552.16 and 26,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,384.51, 57,552.16 and 26,505 is: 39,740.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,384.51 : 57,552.16 = 26,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,384.51/57,552.16 = 26,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,384.51x = 57,552.16 × 26,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,384.51x = 1,525,420,000.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,420,000.80/38,384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,740.51

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