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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,592.80, 57,795.77 and 26,713.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,592.80, 57,795.77 and 26,713.29 is: 40,005.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,592.80 : 57,795.77 = 26,713.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,592.80/57,795.77 = 26,713.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,592.80x = 57,795.77 × 26,713.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,592.80x = 1,543,915,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,915,181.48/38,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,005.26

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