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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.40, 58,011.60 and 26,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.40, 58,011.60 and 26,200.40 is: 39,300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.40 : 58,011.60 = 26,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.40/58,011.60 = 26,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.40x = 58,011.60 × 26,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.40x = 1,519,927,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,927,124.64/38,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,300.60

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