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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,833.68, 58,210.12 and 26,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,833.68, 58,210.12 and 26,354.72 is: 39,504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,833.68 : 58,210.12 = 26,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,833.68/58,210.12 = 26,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,833.68x = 58,210.12 × 26,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,833.68x = 1,534,111,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,111,413.77/38,833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,504.66

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