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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,501.08, 57,647.79 and 25,140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,501.08, 57,647.79 and 25,140.98 is: 37,643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,501.08 : 57,647.79 = 25,140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,501.08/57,647.79 = 25,140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,501.08x = 57,647.79 × 25,140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,501.08x = 1,449,321,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,321,935.43/38,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,643.67

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