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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,661.80, 57,992.70 and 26,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,661.80, 57,992.70 and 26,373.80 is: 39,560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,661.80 : 57,992.70 = 26,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,661.80/57,992.70 = 26,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,661.80x = 57,992.70 × 26,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,661.80x = 1,529,487,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,487,871.26/38,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,560.70

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