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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,827.41, 58,217.60 and 25,328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,827.41, 58,217.60 and 25,328.67 is: 37,977.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,827.41 : 58,217.60 = 25,328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,827.41/58,217.60 = 25,328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,827.41x = 58,217.60 × 25,328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,827.41x = 1,474,574,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,574,378.59/38,827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,977.67

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