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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,520.47, 57,755.77 and 25,332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,520.47, 57,755.77 and 25,332.86 is: 37,982.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,520.47 : 57,755.77 = 25,332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,520.47/57,755.77 = 25,332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,520.47x = 57,755.77 × 25,332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,520.47x = 1,463,118,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,118,835.60/38,520.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,982.89

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