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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,832.69, 58,208.61 and 26,353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,832.69, 58,208.61 and 26,353.71 is: 39,503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,832.69 : 58,208.61 = 26,353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,832.69/58,208.61 = 26,353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,832.69x = 58,208.61 × 26,353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,832.69x = 1,534,012,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,012,827.44/38,832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,503.13

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