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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,870.08, 58,292.82 and 25,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,870.08, 58,292.82 and 25,792 is: 38,679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,870.08 : 58,292.82 = 25,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,870.08/58,292.82 = 25,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,870.08x = 58,292.82 × 25,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,870.08x = 1,503,488,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,488,413.44/38,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,679.84

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