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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,945.82, 58,441.44 and 25,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,945.82, 58,441.44 and 25,635.24 is: 38,467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,945.82 : 58,441.44 = 25,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,945.82/58,441.44 = 25,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,945.82x = 58,441.44 × 25,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,945.82x = 1,498,160,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,160,340.35/38,945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,467.81

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