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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.76, 57,237.08 and 25,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.76, 57,237.08 and 25,020.14 is: 37,481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.76 : 57,237.08 = 25,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.76/57,237.08 = 25,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.76x = 57,237.08 × 25,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.76x = 1,432,079,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,079,754.79/38,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,481.38

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