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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,923.16, 58,324.98 and 26,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,923.16, 58,324.98 and 26,225.60 is: 39,298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,923.16 : 58,324.98 = 26,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,923.16/58,324.98 = 26,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,923.16x = 58,324.98 × 26,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,923.16x = 1,529,607,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,607,595.49/38,923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,298.13

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