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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,419.82, 57,601.73 and 25,908.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,419.82, 57,601.73 and 25,908.76 is: 38,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,419.82 : 57,601.73 = 25,908.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,419.82/57,601.73 = 25,908.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,419.82x = 57,601.73 × 25,908.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,419.82x = 1,492,389,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,389,534.93/38,419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,844.26

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