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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,351.56, 57,606.06 and 25,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,351.56, 57,606.06 and 25,222.60 is: 37,885.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,351.56 : 57,606.06 = 25,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,351.56/57,606.06 = 25,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,351.56x = 57,606.06 × 25,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,351.56x = 1,452,974,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,974,608.96/38,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,885.67

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