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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,838.65, 58,217.57 and 26,359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,838.65, 58,217.57 and 26,359.69 is: 39,512.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,838.65 : 58,217.57 = 26,359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,838.65/58,217.57 = 26,359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,838.65x = 58,217.57 × 26,359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,838.65x = 1,534,597,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,597,097.75/38,838.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,512.11

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