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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.68, 57,239.96 and 25,022.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.68, 57,239.96 and 25,022.07 is: 37,484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.68 : 57,239.96 = 25,022.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.68/57,239.96 = 25,022.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.68x = 57,239.96 × 25,022.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.68x = 1,432,262,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,262,285.92/38,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,484.28

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