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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,696.13, 57,970.04 and 26,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,696.13, 57,970.04 and 26,194.59 is: 39,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,696.13 : 57,970.04 = 26,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,696.13/57,970.04 = 26,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,696.13x = 57,970.04 × 26,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,696.13x = 1,518,501,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,501,299.11/38,696.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,241.68

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