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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,666.80, 58,000.20 and 26,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,666.80, 58,000.20 and 26,378.80 is: 39,568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,666.80 : 58,000.20 = 26,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,666.80/58,000.20 = 26,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,666.80x = 58,000.20 × 26,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,666.80x = 1,529,975,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,975,675.76/38,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,568.20

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