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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.85, 57,237.57 and 25,665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.85, 57,237.57 and 25,665.82 is: 38,480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.85 : 57,237.57 = 25,665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.85/57,237.57 = 25,665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.85x = 57,237.57 × 25,665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.85x = 1,469,049,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,049,025.76/38,176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,480.10

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