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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,887.14, 58,271.29 and 26,189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,887.14, 58,271.29 and 26,189.94 is: 39,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,887.14 : 58,271.29 = 26,189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,887.14/58,271.29 = 26,189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,887.14x = 58,271.29 × 26,189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,887.14x = 1,526,121,741.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,121,741.87/38,887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,244.89

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