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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,799.79, 58,228.67 and 26,290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,799.79, 58,228.67 and 26,290.15 is: 39,454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,799.79 : 58,228.67 = 26,290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,799.79/58,228.67 = 26,290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,799.79x = 58,228.67 × 26,290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,799.79x = 1,530,840,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,840,468.60/38,799.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,454.86

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