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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.70, 58,297.05 and 26,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.70, 58,297.05 and 26,423.10 is: 39,634.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.70 : 58,297.05 = 26,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.70/58,297.05 = 26,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.70x = 58,297.05 × 26,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.70x = 1,540,388,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,388,781.86/38,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,634.65

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