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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,063.72, 58,536.48 and 25,868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,063.72, 58,536.48 and 25,868.88 is: 38,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,063.72 : 58,536.48 = 25,868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,063.72/58,536.48 = 25,868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,063.72x = 58,536.48 × 25,868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,063.72x = 1,514,273,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,273,176.74/39,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,764.18

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