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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,811, 58,223.52 and 25,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,811, 58,223.52 and 25,674.24 is: 38,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,811 : 58,223.52 = 25,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,811/58,223.52 = 25,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,811x = 58,223.52 × 25,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,811x = 1,494,844,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,844,626.12/38,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,516.00

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