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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,153.40, 57,230.10 and 25,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,153.40, 57,230.10 and 25,013.40 is: 37,520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,153.40 : 57,230.10 = 25,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,153.40/57,230.10 = 25,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,153.40x = 57,230.10 × 25,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,153.40x = 1,431,519,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,519,383.34/38,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,520.10

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