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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,712.22, 58,068.26 and 25,561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,712.22, 58,068.26 and 25,561.50 is: 38,342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,712.22 : 58,068.26 = 25,561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,712.22/58,068.26 = 25,561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,712.22x = 58,068.26 × 25,561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,712.22x = 1,484,311,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,311,827.99/38,712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,342.20

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