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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,577.05, 57,806.03 and 26,047.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,577.05, 57,806.03 and 26,047.97 is: 39,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,577.05 : 57,806.03 = 26,047.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,577.05/57,806.03 = 26,047.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,577.05x = 57,806.03 × 26,047.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,577.05x = 1,505,729,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,729,315.99/38,577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,031.74

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