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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.03, 57,333.08 and 25,734.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.03, 57,333.08 and 25,734.71 is: 38,562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.03 : 57,333.08 = 25,734.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.03/57,333.08 = 25,734.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.03x = 57,333.08 × 25,734.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.03x = 1,475,450,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,450,394.88/38,261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,562.75

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