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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,713.37, 58,030.85 and 26,234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,713.37, 58,030.85 and 26,234.67 is: 39,325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,713.37 : 58,030.85 = 26,234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,713.37/58,030.85 = 26,234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,713.37x = 58,030.85 × 26,234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,713.37x = 1,522,419,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,419,778.24/38,713.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,325.43

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