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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,851.02, 58,295.88 and 25,699.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,851.02, 58,295.88 and 25,699.86 is: 38,562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,851.02 : 58,295.88 = 25,699.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,851.02/58,295.88 = 25,699.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,851.02x = 58,295.88 × 25,699.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,851.02x = 1,498,195,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,195,954.58/38,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,562.59

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