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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,092.20, 58,638.30 and 25,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,092.20, 58,638.30 and 25,970.20 is: 38,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,092.20 : 58,638.30 = 25,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,092.20/58,638.30 = 25,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,092.20x = 58,638.30 × 25,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,092.20x = 1,522,848,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,848,378.66/39,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,955.30

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