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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.89, 57,326.82 and 25,067.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.89, 57,326.82 and 25,067.21 is: 37,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.89 : 57,326.82 = 25,067.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.89/57,326.82 = 25,067.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.89x = 57,326.82 × 25,067.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.89x = 1,437,023,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,023,148.94/38,217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,600.80

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