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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,712.56, 58,029.62 and 26,233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,712.56, 58,029.62 and 26,233.85 is: 39,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,712.56 : 58,029.62 = 26,233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,712.56/58,029.62 = 26,233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,712.56x = 58,029.62 × 26,233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,712.56x = 1,522,340,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,340,181.69/38,712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,324.20

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