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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,587.95, 57,842.46 and 26,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,587.95, 57,842.46 and 26,109.30 is: 39,137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,587.95 : 57,842.46 = 26,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,587.95/57,842.46 = 26,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,587.95x = 57,842.46 × 26,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,587.95x = 1,510,226,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,226,140.88/38,587.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,137.25

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