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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,890.89, 58,276.91 and 26,193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,890.89, 58,276.91 and 26,193.69 is: 39,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,890.89 : 58,276.91 = 26,193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,890.89/58,276.91 = 26,193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,890.89x = 58,276.91 × 26,193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,890.89x = 1,526,487,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,487,183.73/38,890.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,250.51

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