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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,289.61, 57,462.50 and 25,137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,289.61, 57,462.50 and 25,137.37 is: 37,724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,289.61 : 57,462.50 = 25,137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,289.61/57,462.50 = 25,137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,289.61x = 57,462.50 × 25,137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,289.61x = 1,444,456,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,456,123.63/38,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,724.49

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