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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,837.65, 58,216.07 and 26,358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,837.65, 58,216.07 and 26,358.69 is: 39,510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,837.65 : 58,216.07 = 26,358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,837.65/58,216.07 = 26,358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,837.65x = 58,216.07 × 26,358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,837.65x = 1,534,499,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,499,189.73/38,837.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,510.61

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