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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,564.94, 57,843.09 and 26,164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,564.94, 57,843.09 and 26,164.62 is: 39,244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,564.94 : 57,843.09 = 26,164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,564.94/57,843.09 = 26,164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,564.94x = 57,843.09 × 26,164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,564.94x = 1,513,442,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,442,469.48/38,564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,244.00

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