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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,208.24, 57,237.81 and 25,020.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,208.24, 57,237.81 and 25,020.63 is: 37,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,208.24 : 57,237.81 = 25,020.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,208.24/57,237.81 = 25,020.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,208.24x = 57,237.81 × 25,020.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,208.24x = 1,432,125,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,125,972.19/38,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,482.12

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