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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,946.72, 58,420.08 and 25,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,946.72, 58,420.08 and 25,105.44 is: 37,658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,946.72 : 58,420.08 = 25,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,946.72/58,420.08 = 25,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,946.72x = 58,420.08 × 25,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,946.72x = 1,466,661,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,661,813.24/38,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,658.16

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