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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,575.48, 57,769.79 and 26,695.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,575.48, 57,769.79 and 26,695.97 is: 39,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,575.48 : 57,769.79 = 26,695.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,575.48/57,769.79 = 26,695.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,575.48x = 57,769.79 × 26,695.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,575.48x = 1,542,220,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,220,580.75/38,575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,979.30

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