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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,713.95, 58,031.70 and 26,235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,713.95, 58,031.70 and 26,235.23 is: 39,326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,713.95 : 58,031.70 = 26,235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,713.95/58,031.70 = 26,235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,713.95x = 58,031.70 × 26,235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,713.95x = 1,522,474,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,474,706.63/38,713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,326.26

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