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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,541.96, 57,784.78 and 26,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,541.96, 57,784.78 and 26,030.92 is: 39,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,541.96 : 57,784.78 = 26,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,541.96/57,784.78 = 26,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,541.96x = 57,784.78 × 26,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,541.96x = 1,504,190,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,190,985.40/38,541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,027.36

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