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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,410.54, 57,615.87 and 25,321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,410.54, 57,615.87 and 25,321.36 is: 37,982.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,410.54 : 57,615.87 = 25,321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,410.54/57,615.87 = 25,321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,410.54x = 57,615.87 × 25,321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,410.54x = 1,458,912,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,912,185.98/38,410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,982.08

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