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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,711.81, 58,067.57 and 25,561.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,711.81, 58,067.57 and 25,561.05 is: 38,341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,711.81 : 58,067.57 = 25,561.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,711.81/58,067.57 = 25,561.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,711.81x = 58,067.57 × 25,561.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,711.81x = 1,484,267,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,267,932.34/38,711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,341.48

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