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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,717.34, 58,036.80 and 26,238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,717.34, 58,036.80 and 26,238.63 is: 39,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,717.34 : 58,036.80 = 26,238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,717.34/58,036.80 = 26,238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,717.34x = 58,036.80 × 26,238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,717.34x = 1,522,806,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,806,121.58/38,717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,331.37

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