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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,444.68, 57,710.76 and 25,803.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,444.68, 57,710.76 and 25,803.82 is: 38,735.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,444.68 : 57,710.76 = 25,803.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,444.68/57,710.76 = 25,803.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,444.68x = 57,710.76 × 25,803.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,444.68x = 1,489,158,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,158,063.10/38,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,735.09

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