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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,951.92, 58,479.77 and 26,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,951.92, 58,479.77 and 26,344.02 is: 39,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,951.92 : 58,479.77 = 26,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,951.92/58,479.77 = 26,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,951.92x = 58,479.77 × 26,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,951.92x = 1,540,592,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,592,230.48/38,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,551.12

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