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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,593.35, 57,886.11 and 26,193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,593.35, 57,886.11 and 26,193.06 is: 39,286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,593.35 : 57,886.11 = 26,193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,593.35/57,886.11 = 26,193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,593.35x = 57,886.11 × 26,193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,593.35x = 1,516,214,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,214,352.40/38,593.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,286.93

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