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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,963.40, 58,445.10 and 26,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,963.40, 58,445.10 and 26,521.80 is: 39,782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,963.40 : 58,445.10 = 26,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,963.40/58,445.10 = 26,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,963.40x = 58,445.10 × 26,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,963.40x = 1,550,069,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,069,253.18/38,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,782.70

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