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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.84, 57,237.20 and 25,020.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.84, 57,237.20 and 25,020.23 is: 37,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.84 : 57,237.20 = 25,020.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.84/57,237.20 = 25,020.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.84x = 57,237.20 × 25,020.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.84x = 1,432,087,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,087,765.46/38,207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,481.52

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