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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,715.82, 58,073.55 and 25,565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,715.82, 58,073.55 and 25,565.05 is: 38,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,715.82 : 58,073.55 = 25,565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,715.82/58,073.55 = 25,565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,715.82x = 58,073.55 × 25,565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,715.82x = 1,484,653,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,653,209.43/38,715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,347.46

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