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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,946.21, 58,471.08 and 26,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,946.21, 58,471.08 and 26,338.32 is: 39,542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,946.21 : 58,471.08 = 26,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,946.21/58,471.08 = 26,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,946.21x = 58,471.08 × 26,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,946.21x = 1,540,030,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,030,015.79/38,946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,542.49

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