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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,711.78, 58,028.46 and 26,233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,711.78, 58,028.46 and 26,233.07 is: 39,323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,711.78 : 58,028.46 = 26,233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,711.78/58,028.46 = 26,233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,711.78x = 58,028.46 × 26,233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,711.78x = 1,522,264,938.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,264,938.72/38,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,323.04

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