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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,512.59, 57,693.70 and 25,324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,512.59, 57,693.70 and 25,324.98 is: 37,938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,512.59 : 57,693.70 = 25,324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,512.59/57,693.70 = 25,324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,512.59x = 57,693.70 × 25,324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,512.59x = 1,461,091,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,091,735.31/38,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,938.03

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