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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.14, 57,343.83 and 25,091.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.14, 57,343.83 and 25,091.26 is: 37,587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.14 : 57,343.83 = 25,091.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.14/57,343.83 = 25,091.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.14x = 57,343.83 × 25,091.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.14x = 1,438,828,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,828,947.93/38,279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,587.81

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