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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,545.94, 57,790.80 and 26,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,545.94, 57,790.80 and 26,034.92 is: 39,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,545.94 : 57,790.80 = 26,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,545.94/57,790.80 = 26,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,545.94x = 57,790.80 × 26,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,545.94x = 1,504,578,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,578,854.74/38,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,033.39

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