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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332.74, 57,474.50 and 25,169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332.74, 57,474.50 and 25,169.74 is: 37,738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332.74 : 57,474.50 = 25,169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332.74/57,474.50 = 25,169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332.74x = 57,474.50 × 25,169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332.74x = 1,446,617,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,617,952.10/38,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,738.44

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