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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.17, 57,234.70 and 25,018.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.17, 57,234.70 and 25,018.56 is: 37,479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.17 : 57,234.70 = 25,018.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.17/57,234.70 = 25,018.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.17x = 57,234.70 × 25,018.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.17x = 1,431,929,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,929,726.82/38,206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,479.02

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