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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,324.52, 57,501.90 and 25,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,324.52, 57,501.90 and 25,174.44 is: 37,771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,324.52 : 57,501.90 = 25,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,324.52/57,501.90 = 25,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,324.52x = 57,501.90 × 25,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,324.52x = 1,447,578,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,578,131.44/38,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,771.59

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