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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,472.27, 57,726.68 and 26,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,472.27, 57,726.68 and 26,644.24 is: 39,979.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,472.27 : 57,726.68 = 26,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,472.27/57,726.68 = 26,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,472.27x = 57,726.68 × 26,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,472.27x = 1,538,083,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,083,455.26/38,472.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,979.02

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