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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,234.38, 57,389.16 and 25,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,234.38, 57,389.16 and 25,095.98 is: 37,668.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,234.38 : 57,389.16 = 25,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,234.38/57,389.16 = 25,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,234.38x = 57,389.16 × 25,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,234.38x = 1,440,236,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,236,985.18/38,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,668.64

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