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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.40, 57,333.54 and 25,071.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.40, 57,333.54 and 25,071.69 is: 37,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.40 : 57,333.54 = 25,071.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.40/57,333.54 = 25,071.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.40x = 57,333.54 × 25,071.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.40x = 1,437,448,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,448,741.48/38,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,607.50

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