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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,224.26, 57,336.36 and 25,073.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,224.26, 57,336.36 and 25,073.58 is: 37,610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,224.26 : 57,336.36 = 25,073.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,224.26/57,336.36 = 25,073.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,224.26x = 57,336.36 × 25,073.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,224.26x = 1,437,627,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,627,809.37/38,224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,610.35

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