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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.67, 57,236.96 and 25,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.67, 57,236.96 and 25,020.06 is: 37,481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.67 : 57,236.96 = 25,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.67/57,236.96 = 25,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.67x = 57,236.96 × 25,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.67x = 1,432,072,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,072,048.32/38,207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,481.27

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