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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,695.12, 58,042.66 and 25,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,695.12, 58,042.66 and 25,544.40 is: 38,316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,695.12 : 58,042.66 = 25,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,695.12/58,042.66 = 25,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,695.12x = 58,042.66 × 25,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,695.12x = 1,482,664,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,664,924.10/38,695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,316.59

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