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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.42, 57,481.38 and 25,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.42, 57,481.38 and 25,069.52 is: 37,548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.42 : 57,481.38 = 25,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.42/57,481.38 = 25,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.42x = 57,481.38 × 25,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.42x = 1,441,030,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,030,749.24/38,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,548.92

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