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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,712.96, 58,069.40 and 25,562.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,712.96, 58,069.40 and 25,562.25 is: 38,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,712.96 : 58,069.40 = 25,562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,712.96/58,069.40 = 25,562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,712.96x = 58,069.40 × 25,562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,712.96x = 1,484,384,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,384,392.34/38,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,343.35

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