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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,421.82, 57,604.73 and 25,910.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,421.82, 57,604.73 and 25,910.76 is: 38,847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,421.82 : 57,604.73 = 25,910.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,421.82/57,604.73 = 25,910.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,421.82x = 57,604.73 × 25,910.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,421.82x = 1,492,582,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,582,333.89/38,421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,847.26

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