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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,293.32, 57,381.30 and 25,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,293.32, 57,381.30 and 25,767 is: 38,611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,293.32 : 57,381.30 = 25,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,293.32/57,381.30 = 25,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,293.32x = 57,381.30 × 25,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,293.32x = 1,478,543,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,543,957.10/38,293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,611.02

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