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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,630.76, 57,847.03 and 26,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,630.76, 57,847.03 and 26,767.68 is: 40,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,630.76 : 57,847.03 = 26,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,630.76/57,847.03 = 26,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,630.76x = 57,847.03 × 26,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,630.76x = 1,548,430,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,430,787.99/38,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,082.85

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