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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,414.04, 57,621.12 and 25,324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,414.04, 57,621.12 and 25,324.88 is: 37,987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,414.04 : 57,621.12 = 25,324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,414.04/57,621.12 = 25,324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,414.04x = 57,621.12 × 25,324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,414.04x = 1,459,247,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,247,949.47/38,414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,987.36

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