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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.55, 57,322.37 and 25,722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.55, 57,322.37 and 25,722.47 is: 38,564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.55 : 57,322.37 = 25,722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.55/57,322.37 = 25,722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.55x = 57,322.37 × 25,722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.55x = 1,474,472,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,472,814.04/38,233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,564.89

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