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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.99, 58,485.84 and 26,348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.99, 58,485.84 and 26,348.10 is: 39,557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.99 : 58,485.84 = 26,348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.99/58,485.84 = 26,348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.99x = 58,485.84 × 26,348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.99x = 1,540,990,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,990,760.90/38,955.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,557.22

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