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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,412.30, 57,618.45 and 25,193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,412.30, 57,618.45 and 25,193.10 is: 37,789.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,412.30 : 57,618.45 = 25,193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,412.30/57,618.45 = 25,193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,412.30x = 57,618.45 × 25,193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,412.30x = 1,451,587,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,587,372.70/38,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,789.65

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