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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,718.84, 58,039.04 and 26,240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,718.84, 58,039.04 and 26,240.14 is: 39,333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,718.84 : 58,039.04 = 26,240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,718.84/58,039.04 = 26,240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,718.84x = 58,039.04 × 26,240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,718.84x = 1,522,952,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,952,535.07/38,718.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,333.63

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