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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,851.77, 58,277.65 and 25,701.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,851.77, 58,277.65 and 25,701.07 is: 38,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,851.77 : 58,277.65 = 25,701.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,851.77/58,277.65 = 25,701.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,851.77x = 58,277.65 × 25,701.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,851.77x = 1,497,797,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,797,962.09/38,851.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,551.60

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