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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,713.07, 58,030.39 and 26,234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,713.07, 58,030.39 and 26,234.36 is: 39,324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,713.07 : 58,030.39 = 26,234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,713.07/58,030.39 = 26,234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,713.07x = 58,030.39 × 26,234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,713.07x = 1,522,390,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,390,142.20/38,713.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,324.97

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