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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.64, 57,344.58 and 25,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.64, 57,344.58 and 25,091.76 is: 37,588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.64 : 57,344.58 = 25,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.64/57,344.58 = 25,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.64x = 57,344.58 × 25,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.64x = 1,438,876,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,876,438.66/38,279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,588.56

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