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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.17, 57,236.20 and 25,019.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.17, 57,236.20 and 25,019.56 is: 37,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.17 : 57,236.20 = 25,019.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.17/57,236.20 = 25,019.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.17x = 57,236.20 × 25,019.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.17x = 1,432,024,540.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,024,540.07/38,207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,480.52

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