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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,038.86, 57,058.29 and 25,361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,038.86, 57,058.29 and 25,361.82 is: 38,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,038.86 : 57,058.29 = 25,361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,038.86/57,058.29 = 25,361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,038.86x = 57,058.29 × 25,361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,038.86x = 1,447,102,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,102,080.49/38,038.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,042.73

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