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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,427.25, 57,609.58 and 25,790.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,427.25, 57,609.58 and 25,790.04 is: 38,664.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,427.25 : 57,609.58 = 25,790.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,427.25/57,609.58 = 25,790.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,427.25x = 57,609.58 × 25,790.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,427.25x = 1,485,753,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,753,372.58/38,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,664.06

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