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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.36, 57,032.64 and 25,533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.36, 57,032.64 and 25,533.36 is: 38,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.36 : 57,032.64 = 25,533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.36/57,032.64 = 25,533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.36x = 57,032.64 × 25,533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.36x = 1,456,234,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,234,928.87/38,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,314.55

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