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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,173.46, 57,232.51 and 25,662.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,173.46, 57,232.51 and 25,662.45 is: 38,475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,173.46 : 57,232.51 = 25,662.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,173.46/57,232.51 = 25,662.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,173.46x = 57,232.51 × 25,662.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,173.46x = 1,468,726,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,726,426.25/38,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,475.07

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