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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,570.19, 57,850.97 and 26,169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,570.19, 57,850.97 and 26,169.87 is: 39,251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,570.19 : 57,850.97 = 26,169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,570.19/57,850.97 = 26,169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,570.19x = 57,850.97 × 26,169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,570.19x = 1,513,952,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,952,233.42/38,570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,251.87

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