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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,535.97, 57,722.13 and 25,161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,535.97, 57,722.13 and 25,161.73 is: 37,689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,535.97 : 57,722.13 = 25,161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,535.97/57,722.13 = 25,161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,535.97x = 57,722.13 × 25,161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,535.97x = 1,452,388,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,388,650.08/38,535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,689.17

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