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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,588.04, 57,842.61 and 26,109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,588.04, 57,842.61 and 26,109.38 is: 39,137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,588.04 : 57,842.61 = 26,109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,588.04/57,842.61 = 26,109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,588.04x = 57,842.61 × 26,109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,588.04x = 1,510,234,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,234,684.68/38,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,137.38

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