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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,829.41, 58,220.60 and 25,330.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,829.41, 58,220.60 and 25,330.67 is: 37,980.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,829.41 : 58,220.60 = 25,330.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,829.41/58,220.60 = 25,330.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,829.41x = 58,220.60 × 25,330.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,829.41x = 1,474,766,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,766,805.80/38,829.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,980.66

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