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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,396.94, 57,549.45 and 25,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,396.94, 57,549.45 and 25,076.28 is: 37,584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,396.94 : 57,549.45 = 25,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,396.94/57,549.45 = 25,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,396.94x = 57,549.45 × 25,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,396.94x = 1,443,126,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,126,122.05/38,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,584.40

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