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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,713.36, 58,030.81 and 26,234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,713.36, 58,030.81 and 26,234.64 is: 39,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,713.36 : 58,030.81 = 26,234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,713.36/58,030.81 = 26,234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,713.36x = 58,030.81 × 26,234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,713.36x = 1,522,417,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,417,409.26/38,713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,325.38

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