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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,946.82, 58,442.94 and 25,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,946.82, 58,442.94 and 25,636.24 is: 38,469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,946.82 : 58,442.94 = 25,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,946.82/58,442.94 = 25,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,946.82x = 58,442.94 × 25,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,946.82x = 1,498,257,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,257,236.15/38,946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,469.31

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