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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,713.51, 58,031.04 and 26,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,713.51, 58,031.04 and 26,234.80 is: 39,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,713.51 : 58,031.04 = 26,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,713.51/58,031.04 = 26,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,713.51x = 58,031.04 × 26,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,713.51x = 1,522,432,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,432,728.19/38,713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,325.62

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