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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,950.92, 58,478.27 and 26,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,950.92, 58,478.27 and 26,343.02 is: 39,549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,950.92 : 58,478.27 = 26,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,950.92/58,478.27 = 26,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,950.92x = 58,478.27 × 26,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,950.92x = 1,540,494,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,494,250.66/38,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,549.62

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