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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,755.98, 58,133.64 and 25,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,755.98, 58,133.64 and 25,666.92 is: 38,500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,755.98 : 58,133.64 = 25,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,755.98/58,133.64 = 25,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,755.98x = 58,133.64 × 25,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,755.98x = 1,492,111,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,111,487.19/38,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,500.16

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