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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,852.27, 58,278.40 and 25,701.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,852.27, 58,278.40 and 25,701.57 is: 38,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,852.27 : 58,278.40 = 25,701.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,852.27/58,278.40 = 25,701.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,852.27x = 58,278.40 × 25,701.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,852.27x = 1,497,846,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,846,377.09/38,852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,552.35

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