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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.79, 58,222.67 and 26,286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.79, 58,222.67 and 26,286.15 is: 39,448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.79 : 58,222.67 = 26,286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.79/58,222.67 = 26,286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.79x = 58,222.67 × 26,286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.79x = 1,530,449,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,449,705.59/38,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,448.86

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