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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,299.14, 57,373.83 and 25,111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,299.14, 57,373.83 and 25,111.26 is: 37,617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,299.14 : 57,373.83 = 25,111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,299.14/57,373.83 = 25,111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,299.14x = 57,373.83 × 25,111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,299.14x = 1,440,729,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,729,162.33/38,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,617.79

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