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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,287.82, 57,373.11 and 25,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,287.82, 57,373.11 and 25,761.44 is: 38,602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,287.82 : 57,373.11 = 25,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,287.82/57,373.11 = 25,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,287.82x = 57,373.11 × 25,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,287.82x = 1,478,013,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,013,930.88/38,287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,602.72

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