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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,714.37, 58,032.34 and 26,235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,714.37, 58,032.34 and 26,235.67 is: 39,326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,714.37 : 58,032.34 = 26,235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,714.37/58,032.34 = 26,235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,714.37x = 58,032.34 × 26,235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,714.37x = 1,522,517,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,517,321.57/38,714.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,326.93

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