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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,752.98, 58,129.14 and 25,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,752.98, 58,129.14 and 25,663.92 is: 38,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,752.98 : 58,129.14 = 25,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,752.98/58,129.14 = 25,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,752.98x = 58,129.14 × 25,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,752.98x = 1,491,821,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,821,598.63/38,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,495.66

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