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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,333.87, 57,476.18 and 25,170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,333.87, 57,476.18 and 25,170.86 is: 37,740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,333.87 : 57,476.18 = 25,170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,333.87/57,476.18 = 25,170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,333.87x = 57,476.18 × 25,170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,333.87x = 1,446,725,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,725,086.73/38,333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,740.13

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