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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,712.85, 58,030.06 and 26,234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,712.85, 58,030.06 and 26,234.14 is: 39,324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,712.85 : 58,030.06 = 26,234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,712.85/58,030.06 = 26,234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,712.85x = 58,030.06 × 26,234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,712.85x = 1,522,368,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,368,678.50/38,712.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,324.63

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