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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,499.74, 57,710.32 and 26,021.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,499.74, 57,710.32 and 26,021.03 is: 39,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,499.74 : 57,710.32 = 26,021.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,499.74/57,710.32 = 26,021.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,499.74x = 57,710.32 × 26,021.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,499.74x = 1,501,681,799.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,681,799.02/38,499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,004.98

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