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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.05, 57,586.58 and 25,301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.05, 57,586.58 and 25,301.86 is: 37,952.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.05 : 57,586.58 = 25,301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.05/57,586.58 = 25,301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.05x = 57,586.58 × 25,301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.05x = 1,457,047,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,047,585.04/38,391.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,952.79

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