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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,573.79, 57,767.26 and 26,694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,573.79, 57,767.26 and 26,694.28 is: 39,976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,573.79 : 57,767.26 = 26,694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,573.79/57,767.26 = 26,694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,573.79x = 57,767.26 × 26,694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,573.79x = 1,542,055,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,055,279.80/38,573.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,976.77

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