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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,469.38, 57,660.91 and 25,167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,469.38, 57,660.91 and 25,167.97 is: 37,723.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,469.38 : 57,660.91 = 25,167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,469.38/57,660.91 = 25,167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,469.38x = 57,660.91 × 25,167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,469.38x = 1,451,207,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,207,879.44/38,469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,723.71

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