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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,185.32, 57,249.18 and 25,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,185.32, 57,249.18 and 25,041 is: 37,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,185.32 : 57,249.18 = 25,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,185.32/57,249.18 = 25,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,185.32x = 57,249.18 × 25,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,185.32x = 1,433,576,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,576,716.38/38,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,542.61

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