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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,289.36, 57,462.12 and 25,137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,289.36, 57,462.12 and 25,137.12 is: 37,724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,289.36 : 57,462.12 = 25,137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,289.36/57,462.12 = 25,137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,289.36x = 57,462.12 × 25,137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,289.36x = 1,444,432,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,432,205.89/38,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,724.11

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