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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,591.76, 57,821.44 and 25,917.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,591.76, 57,821.44 and 25,917.76 is: 38,832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,591.76 : 57,821.44 = 25,917.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,591.76/57,821.44 = 25,917.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,591.76x = 57,821.44 × 25,917.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,591.76x = 1,498,602,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,602,204.77/38,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,832.18

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