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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,829.68, 58,204.12 and 26,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,829.68, 58,204.12 and 26,350.72 is: 39,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,829.68 : 58,204.12 = 26,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,829.68/58,204.12 = 26,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,829.68x = 58,204.12 × 26,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,829.68x = 1,533,720,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,720,306.99/38,829.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,498.66

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