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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,523.17, 57,803.09 and 26,695.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,523.17, 57,803.09 and 26,695.15 is: 40,055.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,523.17 : 57,803.09 = 26,695.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,523.17/57,803.09 = 26,695.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,523.17x = 57,803.09 × 26,695.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,523.17x = 1,543,061,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,061,880.03/38,523.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,055.42

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