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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,575.92, 57,804.35 and 26,046.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,575.92, 57,804.35 and 26,046.84 is: 39,030.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,575.92 : 57,804.35 = 26,046.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,575.92/57,804.35 = 26,046.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,575.92x = 57,804.35 × 26,046.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,575.92x = 1,505,620,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,620,525.52/38,575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,030.06

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