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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.72, 56,958 and 26,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.72, 56,958 and 26,150.32 is: 39,187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.72 : 56,958 = 26,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.72/56,958 = 26,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.72x = 56,958 × 26,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.72x = 1,489,469,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,469,926.56/38,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,187.58

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