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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,621.85, 57,997.17 and 26,052.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,621.85, 57,997.17 and 26,052.59 is: 39,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,621.85 : 57,997.17 = 26,052.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,621.85/57,997.17 = 26,052.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,621.85x = 57,997.17 × 26,052.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,621.85x = 1,510,976,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,976,201.18/38,621.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,122.32

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