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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,349.06, 57,602.31 and 25,220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,349.06, 57,602.31 and 25,220.10 is: 37,881.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,349.06 : 57,602.31 = 25,220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,349.06/57,602.31 = 25,220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,349.06x = 57,602.31 × 25,220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,349.06x = 1,452,736,018.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,736,018.43/38,349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,881.92

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