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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.56, 57,335.32 and 25,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.56, 57,335.32 and 25,072.88 is: 37,609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.56 : 57,335.32 = 25,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.56/57,335.32 = 25,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.56x = 57,335.32 × 25,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.56x = 1,437,561,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,561,598.12/38,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,609.31

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