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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,406.35, 57,563.51 and 25,085.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,406.35, 57,563.51 and 25,085.67 is: 37,598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,406.35 : 57,563.51 = 25,085.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,406.35/57,563.51 = 25,085.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,406.35x = 57,563.51 × 25,085.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,406.35x = 1,444,019,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,019,090.47/38,406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.45

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