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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,848.77, 58,292.51 and 25,697.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,848.77, 58,292.51 and 25,697.61 is: 38,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,848.77 : 58,292.51 = 25,697.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,848.77/58,292.51 = 25,697.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,848.77x = 58,292.51 × 25,697.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,848.77x = 1,497,978,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,978,059.41/38,848.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,559.21

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