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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,712.07, 58,028.89 and 26,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,712.07, 58,028.89 and 26,233.36 is: 39,323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,712.07 : 58,028.89 = 26,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,712.07/58,028.89 = 26,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,712.07x = 58,028.89 × 26,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,712.07x = 1,522,292,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,292,600.30/38,712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,323.46

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