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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,302.14, 57,378.33 and 25,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,302.14, 57,378.33 and 25,114.26 is: 37,622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,302.14 : 57,378.33 = 25,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,302.14/57,378.33 = 25,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,302.14x = 57,378.33 × 25,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,302.14x = 1,441,014,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,014,297.99/38,302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,622.29

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