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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,760.76, 58,039.63 and 25,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,760.76, 58,039.63 and 25,391.70 is: 38,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,760.76 : 58,039.63 = 25,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,760.76/58,039.63 = 25,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,760.76x = 58,039.63 × 25,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,760.76x = 1,473,724,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,724,873.07/38,760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,021.05

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