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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.67, 57,102.82 and 25,391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.67, 57,102.82 and 25,391.63 is: 38,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.67 : 57,102.82 = 25,391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.67/57,102.82 = 25,391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.67x = 57,102.82 × 25,391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.67x = 1,449,933,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,933,328.40/38,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,087.32

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