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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,761.76, 58,041.13 and 25,392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,761.76, 58,041.13 and 25,392.70 is: 38,022.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,761.76 : 58,041.13 = 25,392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,761.76/58,041.13 = 25,392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,761.76x = 58,041.13 × 25,392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,761.76x = 1,473,821,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,821,001.75/38,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,022.55

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