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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,058.42, 57,022.01 and 25,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,058.42, 57,022.01 and 25,227.72 is: 37,798.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,058.42 : 57,022.01 = 25,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,058.42/57,022.01 = 25,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,058.42x = 57,022.01 × 25,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,058.42x = 1,438,535,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,535,270.58/38,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,798.08

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