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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,947.21, 58,472.58 and 26,339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,947.21, 58,472.58 and 26,339.32 is: 39,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,947.21 : 58,472.58 = 26,339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,947.21/58,472.58 = 26,339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,947.21x = 58,472.58 × 26,339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,947.21x = 1,540,127,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,127,995.85/38,947.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,543.99

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