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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,565.20, 57,718.20 and 26,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,565.20, 57,718.20 and 26,901.20 is: 40,261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,565.20 : 57,718.20 = 26,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,565.20/57,718.20 = 26,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,565.20x = 57,718.20 × 26,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,565.20x = 1,552,688,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,688,841.84/38,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,261.40

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