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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,862.60, 58,293.90 and 25,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,862.60, 58,293.90 and 25,499.40 is: 38,249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,862.60 : 58,293.90 = 25,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,862.60/58,293.90 = 25,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,862.60x = 58,293.90 × 25,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,862.60x = 1,486,459,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,459,473.66/38,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,249.10

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