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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.39, 57,233.89 and 25,663.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.39, 57,233.89 and 25,663.37 is: 38,476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.39 : 57,233.89 = 25,663.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.39/57,233.89 = 25,663.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.39x = 57,233.89 × 25,663.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.39x = 1,468,814,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,814,367.29/38,174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,476.44

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