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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,430.80, 57,646.20 and 25,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,430.80, 57,646.20 and 25,211.60 is: 37,817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,430.80 : 57,646.20 = 25,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,430.80/57,646.20 = 25,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,430.80x = 57,646.20 × 25,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,430.80x = 1,453,352,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,352,935.92/38,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,817.40

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