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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,889.80, 58,414.86 and 25,604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,889.80, 58,414.86 and 25,604.18 is: 38,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,889.80 : 58,414.86 = 25,604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,889.80/58,414.86 = 25,604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,889.80x = 58,414.86 × 25,604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,889.80x = 1,495,664,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,664,590.11/38,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,459.05

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