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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,588.95, 57,843.96 and 26,110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,588.95, 57,843.96 and 26,110.30 is: 39,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,588.95 : 57,843.96 = 26,110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,588.95/57,843.96 = 26,110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,588.95x = 57,843.96 × 26,110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,588.95x = 1,510,323,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,323,148.79/38,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,138.75

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