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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,591.79, 57,887.68 and 25,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,591.79, 57,887.68 and 25,441.08 is: 38,161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,591.79 : 57,887.68 = 25,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,591.79/57,887.68 = 25,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,591.79x = 57,887.68 × 25,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,591.79x = 1,472,725,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,725,097.89/38,591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,161.62

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