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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,921.16, 58,321.98 and 26,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,921.16, 58,321.98 and 26,223.60 is: 39,295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,921.16 : 58,321.98 = 26,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,921.16/58,321.98 = 26,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,921.16x = 58,321.98 × 26,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,921.16x = 1,529,412,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,412,274.73/38,921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,295.14

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