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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.70, 57,011.55 and 25,566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.70, 57,011.55 and 25,566.10 is: 38,349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.70 : 57,011.55 = 25,566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.70/57,011.55 = 25,566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.70x = 57,011.55 × 25,566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.70x = 1,457,562,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,562,988.46/38,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,349.15

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