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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,714.51, 58,032.54 and 26,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,714.51, 58,032.54 and 26,235.80 is: 39,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,714.51 : 58,032.54 = 26,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,714.51/58,032.54 = 26,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,714.51x = 58,032.54 × 26,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,714.51x = 1,522,530,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,530,112.93/38,714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,327.12

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