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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,779.92, 58,093.74 and 25,592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,779.92, 58,093.74 and 25,592.04 is: 38,337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,779.92 : 58,093.74 = 25,592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,779.92/58,093.74 = 25,592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,779.92x = 58,093.74 × 25,592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,779.92x = 1,486,737,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,737,317.83/38,779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,337.81

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