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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,665.80, 57,998.70 and 26,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,665.80, 57,998.70 and 26,377.80 is: 39,566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,665.80 : 57,998.70 = 26,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,665.80/57,998.70 = 26,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,665.80x = 57,998.70 × 26,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,665.80x = 1,529,878,108.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,878,108.86/38,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,566.70

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