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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.46, 57,350.16 and 25,082.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.46, 57,350.16 and 25,082.75 is: 37,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.46 : 57,350.16 = 25,082.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.46/57,350.16 = 25,082.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.46x = 57,350.16 × 25,082.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.46x = 1,438,499,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,499,869.12/38,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,624.11

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