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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825.91, 58,215.35 and 25,327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825.91, 58,215.35 and 25,327.17 is: 37,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825.91 : 58,215.35 = 25,327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825.91/58,215.35 = 25,327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825.91x = 58,215.35 × 25,327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825.91x = 1,474,430,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,430,129.38/38,825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,975.42

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