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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,947.82, 58,473.48 and 26,339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,947.82, 58,473.48 and 26,339.91 is: 39,544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,947.82 : 58,473.48 = 26,339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,947.82/58,473.48 = 26,339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,947.82x = 58,473.48 × 26,339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,947.82x = 1,540,186,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,186,200.59/38,947.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,544.87

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