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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,234.20, 57,351.24 and 25,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,234.20, 57,351.24 and 25,083.44 is: 37,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,234.20 : 57,351.24 = 25,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,234.20/57,351.24 = 25,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,234.20x = 57,351.24 × 25,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,234.20x = 1,438,566,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,566,387.47/38,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,625.12

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