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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,750.97, 58,126.14 and 25,661.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,750.97, 58,126.14 and 25,661.91 is: 38,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,750.97 : 58,126.14 = 25,661.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,750.97/58,126.14 = 25,661.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,750.97x = 58,126.14 × 25,661.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,750.97x = 1,491,627,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,627,773.33/38,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,492.66

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