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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,716.75, 58,035.91 and 26,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,716.75, 58,035.91 and 26,238.04 is: 39,330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,716.75 : 58,035.91 = 26,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,716.75/58,035.91 = 26,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,716.75x = 58,035.91 × 26,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,716.75x = 1,522,748,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,748,528.02/38,716.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,330.48

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