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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,740.35, 58,110.24 and 25,651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,740.35, 58,110.24 and 25,651.29 is: 38,476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,740.35 : 58,110.24 = 25,651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,740.35/58,110.24 = 25,651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,740.35x = 58,110.24 × 25,651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,740.35x = 1,490,602,618.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,602,618.21/38,740.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,476.75

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