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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,714.95, 58,033.20 and 26,236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,714.95, 58,033.20 and 26,236.23 is: 39,327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,714.95 : 58,033.20 = 26,236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,714.95/58,033.20 = 26,236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,714.95x = 58,033.20 × 26,236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,714.95x = 1,522,572,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,572,382.84/38,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,327.76

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