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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,652.80, 57,979.20 and 26,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,652.80, 57,979.20 and 26,364.80 is: 39,547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,652.80 : 57,979.20 = 26,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,652.80/57,979.20 = 26,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,652.80x = 57,979.20 × 26,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,652.80x = 1,528,610,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,610,012.16/38,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,547.20

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