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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,714.82, 58,072.05 and 25,564.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,714.82, 58,072.05 and 25,564.05 is: 38,345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,714.82 : 58,072.05 = 25,564.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,714.82/58,072.05 = 25,564.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,714.82x = 58,072.05 × 25,564.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,714.82x = 1,484,556,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,556,789.80/38,714.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,345.96

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