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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.80, 57,011.70 and 25,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.80, 57,011.70 and 25,566.20 is: 38,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.80 : 57,011.70 = 25,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.80/57,011.70 = 25,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.80x = 57,011.70 × 25,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.80x = 1,457,572,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,572,524.54/38,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,349.30

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