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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,651.68, 57,894.20 and 26,102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,651.68, 57,894.20 and 26,102.70 is: 39,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,651.68 : 57,894.20 = 26,102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,651.68/57,894.20 = 26,102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,651.68x = 57,894.20 × 26,102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,651.68x = 1,511,194,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,194,934.34/38,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,097.78

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