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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,712.78, 58,029.96 and 26,234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,712.78, 58,029.96 and 26,234.07 is: 39,324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,712.78 : 58,029.96 = 26,234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,712.78/58,029.96 = 26,234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,712.78x = 58,029.96 × 26,234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,712.78x = 1,522,362,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,362,032.74/38,712.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,324.53

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