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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,652.08, 57,974.88 and 26,251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,652.08, 57,974.88 and 26,251.79 is: 39,375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,652.08 : 57,974.88 = 26,251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,652.08/57,974.88 = 26,251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,652.08x = 57,974.88 × 26,251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,652.08x = 1,521,944,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,944,375.04/38,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,375.48

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