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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,187.82, 57,252.93 and 25,043.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,187.82, 57,252.93 and 25,043.50 is: 37,546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,187.82 : 57,252.93 = 25,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,187.82/57,252.93 = 25,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,187.82x = 57,252.93 × 25,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,187.82x = 1,433,813,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,813,752.46/38,187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,546.36

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