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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,184.07, 57,247.30 and 25,039.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,184.07, 57,247.30 and 25,039.75 is: 37,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,184.07 : 57,247.30 = 25,039.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,184.07/57,247.30 = 25,039.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,184.07x = 57,247.30 × 25,039.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,184.07x = 1,433,458,080.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,458,080.18/38,184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,540.74

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