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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,510.80, 57,766.20 and 26,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,510.80, 57,766.20 and 26,069.20 is: 39,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,510.80 : 57,766.20 = 26,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,510.80/57,766.20 = 26,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,510.80x = 57,766.20 × 26,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,510.80x = 1,505,918,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,918,621.04/38,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,103.80

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