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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,576.67, 57,805.47 and 26,047.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,576.67, 57,805.47 and 26,047.59 is: 39,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,576.67 : 57,805.47 = 26,047.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,576.67/57,805.47 = 26,047.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,576.67x = 57,805.47 × 26,047.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,576.67x = 1,505,693,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,693,182.32/38,576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,031.19

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