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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,821.70, 58,276.35 and 25,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,821.70, 58,276.35 and 25,699.70 is: 38,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,821.70 : 58,276.35 = 25,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,821.70/58,276.35 = 25,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,821.70x = 58,276.35 × 25,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,821.70x = 1,497,684,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,684,712.10/38,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,578.55

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