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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,713.78, 58,031.46 and 26,235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,713.78, 58,031.46 and 26,235.08 is: 39,326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,713.78 : 58,031.46 = 26,235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,713.78/58,031.46 = 26,235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,713.78x = 58,031.46 × 26,235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,713.78x = 1,522,459,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,459,995.62/38,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,326.05

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