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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,822.05, 58,173.68 and 26,124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,822.05, 58,173.68 and 26,124.79 is: 39,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,822.05 : 58,173.68 = 26,124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,822.05/58,173.68 = 26,124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,822.05x = 58,173.68 × 26,124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,822.05x = 1,519,774,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,774,752.03/38,822.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,147.21

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