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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.02, 57,241.95 and 25,023.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.02, 57,241.95 and 25,023.41 is: 37,486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.02 : 57,241.95 = 25,023.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.02/57,241.95 = 25,023.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.02x = 57,241.95 × 25,023.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.02x = 1,432,388,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,388,497.84/38,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,486.27

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