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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,713, 57,959.32 and 25,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,713, 57,959.32 and 25,525.12 is: 38,215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,713 : 57,959.32 = 25,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,713/57,959.32 = 25,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,713x = 57,959.32 × 25,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,713x = 1,479,418,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,418,598.12/38,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,215.03

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