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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,714.53, 58,032.57 and 26,235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,714.53, 58,032.57 and 26,235.81 is: 39,327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,714.53 : 58,032.57 = 26,235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,714.53/58,032.57 = 26,235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,714.53x = 58,032.57 × 26,235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,714.53x = 1,522,531,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,531,480.33/38,714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,327.13

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