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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,914.78, 58,371.36 and 26,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,914.78, 58,371.36 and 26,403.52 is: 39,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,914.78 : 58,371.36 = 26,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,914.78/58,371.36 = 26,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,914.78x = 58,371.36 × 26,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,914.78x = 1,541,209,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,209,371.19/38,914.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,604.73

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