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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,667.21, 57,925.29 and 26,657.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,667.21, 57,925.29 and 26,657.23 is: 39,933.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,667.21 : 57,925.29 = 26,657.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,667.21/57,925.29 = 26,657.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,667.21x = 57,925.29 × 26,657.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,667.21x = 1,544,127,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,127,778.35/38,667.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,933.78

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