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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,255.28, 57,348.36 and 13,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,255.28, 57,348.36 and 13,625.52 is: 20,425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,255.28 : 57,348.36 = 13,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,255.28/57,348.36 = 13,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,255.28x = 57,348.36 × 13,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,255.28x = 781,401,226.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,401,226.15/38,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.97

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