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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,521.48, 57,757.28 and 25,333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,521.48, 57,757.28 and 25,333.86 is: 37,984.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,521.48 : 57,757.28 = 25,333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,521.48/57,757.28 = 25,333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,521.48x = 57,757.28 × 25,333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,521.48x = 1,463,214,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,214,845.50/38,521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,984.39

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