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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,714.63, 58,032.72 and 26,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,714.63, 58,032.72 and 26,235.92 is: 39,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,714.63 : 58,032.72 = 26,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,714.63/58,032.72 = 26,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,714.63x = 58,032.72 × 26,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,714.63x = 1,522,541,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,541,509.14/38,714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,327.30

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