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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,711.22, 58,066.76 and 25,560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,711.22, 58,066.76 and 25,560.50 is: 38,340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,711.22 : 58,066.76 = 25,560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,711.22/58,066.76 = 25,560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,711.22x = 58,066.76 × 25,560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,711.22x = 1,484,215,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,215,418.98/38,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,340.70

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