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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,212.79, 57,319.04 and 25,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,212.79, 57,319.04 and 25,062.08 is: 37,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,212.79 : 57,319.04 = 25,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,212.79/57,319.04 = 25,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,212.79x = 57,319.04 × 25,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,212.79x = 1,436,533,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,533,954.10/38,212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,593.02

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