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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,730.78, 58,057.02 and 26,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,730.78, 58,057.02 and 26,252.10 is: 39,351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,730.78 : 58,057.02 = 26,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,730.78/58,057.02 = 26,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,730.78x = 58,057.02 × 26,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,730.78x = 1,524,118,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,118,694.74/38,730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,351.61

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