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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,483.80, 57,725.70 and 26,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,483.80, 57,725.70 and 26,042.20 is: 39,063.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,483.80 : 57,725.70 = 26,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,483.80/57,725.70 = 26,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,483.80x = 57,725.70 × 26,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,483.80x = 1,503,304,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,304,224.54/38,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,063.30

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