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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,543.96, 57,787.78 and 26,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,543.96, 57,787.78 and 26,032.92 is: 39,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,543.96 : 57,787.78 = 26,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,543.96/57,787.78 = 26,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,543.96x = 57,787.78 × 26,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,543.96x = 1,504,384,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,384,653.72/38,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,030.36

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