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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,832.16, 58,149.42 and 25,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,832.16, 58,149.42 and 25,664.80 is: 38,431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,832.16 : 58,149.42 = 25,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,832.16/58,149.42 = 25,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,832.16x = 58,149.42 × 25,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,832.16x = 1,492,393,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,393,234.42/38,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,431.89

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