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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,715.38, 58,033.85 and 26,236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,715.38, 58,033.85 and 26,236.67 is: 39,328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,715.38 : 58,033.85 = 26,236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,715.38/58,033.85 = 26,236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,715.38x = 58,033.85 × 26,236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,715.38x = 1,522,614,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,614,549.93/38,715.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,328.42

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