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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,593.70, 57,797.12 and 26,714.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,593.70, 57,797.12 and 26,714.19 is: 40,006.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,593.70 : 57,797.12 = 26,714.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,593.70/57,797.12 = 26,714.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,593.70x = 57,797.12 × 26,714.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,593.70x = 1,544,003,111.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,003,111.56/38,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,006.62

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