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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,916.41, 58,373.80 and 26,405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,916.41, 58,373.80 and 26,405.15 is: 39,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,916.41 : 58,373.80 = 26,405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,916.41/58,373.80 = 26,405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,916.41x = 58,373.80 × 26,405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,916.41x = 1,541,368,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,368,587.19/38,916.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,607.17

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