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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,841.80, 58,233.90 and 26,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,841.80, 58,233.90 and 26,330.60 is: 39,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,841.80 : 58,233.90 = 26,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,841.80/58,233.90 = 26,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,841.80x = 58,233.90 × 26,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,841.80x = 1,533,333,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,333,527.34/38,841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,476.38

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