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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,404.20, 57,606.30 and 26,594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,404.20, 57,606.30 and 26,594.40 is: 39,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,404.20 : 57,606.30 = 26,594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,404.20/57,606.30 = 26,594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,404.20x = 57,606.30 × 26,594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,404.20x = 1,532,004,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,004,984.72/38,404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,891.60

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