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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,775.42, 58,086.99 and 25,587.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,775.42, 58,086.99 and 25,587.54 is: 38,331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,775.42 : 58,086.99 = 25,587.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,775.42/58,086.99 = 25,587.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,775.42x = 58,086.99 × 25,587.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,775.42x = 1,486,303,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,303,180.10/38,775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,331.07

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