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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.49, 57,236.69 and 25,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.49, 57,236.69 and 25,019.88 is: 37,481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.49 : 57,236.69 = 25,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.49/57,236.69 = 25,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.49x = 57,236.69 × 25,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.49x = 1,432,055,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,055,204.94/38,207.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,481.00

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