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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.57, 57,317.32 and 25,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.57, 57,317.32 and 25,060.87 is: 37,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.57 : 57,317.32 = 25,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.57/57,317.32 = 25,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.57x = 57,317.32 × 25,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.57x = 1,436,421,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,421,699.32/38,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,591.28

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