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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,588.55, 57,843.35 and 26,109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,588.55, 57,843.35 and 26,109.89 is: 39,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,588.55 : 57,843.35 = 26,109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,588.55/57,843.35 = 26,109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,588.55x = 57,843.35 × 26,109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,588.55x = 1,510,283,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,283,505.73/38,588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,138.13

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