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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,350.56, 57,604.56 and 25,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,350.56, 57,604.56 and 25,221.60 is: 37,884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,350.56 : 57,604.56 = 25,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,350.56/57,604.56 = 25,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,350.56x = 57,604.56 × 25,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,350.56x = 1,452,879,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,879,170.50/38,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,884.17

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