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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,716.12, 58,034.97 and 26,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,716.12, 58,034.97 and 26,237.42 is: 39,329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,716.12 : 58,034.97 = 26,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,716.12/58,034.97 = 26,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,716.12x = 58,034.97 × 26,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,716.12x = 1,522,687,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,687,592.40/38,716.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,329.55

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