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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,349.56, 57,603.06 and 25,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,349.56, 57,603.06 and 25,220.60 is: 37,882.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,349.56 : 57,603.06 = 25,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,349.56/57,603.06 = 25,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,349.56x = 57,603.06 × 25,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,349.56x = 1,452,783,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,783,735.04/38,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,882.67

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