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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,729.92, 58,018.74 and 25,542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,729.92, 58,018.74 and 25,542.04 is: 38,262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,729.92 : 58,018.74 = 25,542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,729.92/58,018.74 = 25,542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,729.92x = 58,018.74 × 25,542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,729.92x = 1,481,916,977.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,916,977.83/38,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,262.85

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