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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,695.71, 58,043.58 and 25,545.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,695.71, 58,043.58 and 25,545.01 is: 38,317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,695.71 : 58,043.58 = 25,545.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,695.71/58,043.58 = 25,545.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,695.71x = 58,043.58 × 25,545.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,695.71x = 1,482,723,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,723,999.88/38,695.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,317.53

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