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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,855.43, 58,283.14 and 25,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,855.43, 58,283.14 and 25,704.72 is: 38,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,855.43 : 58,283.14 = 25,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,855.43/58,283.14 = 25,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,855.43x = 58,283.14 × 25,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,855.43x = 1,498,151,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,151,803.01/38,855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,557.08

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