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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,544.62, 57,774.47 and 25,212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,544.62, 57,774.47 and 25,212.12 is: 37,790.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,544.62 : 57,774.47 = 25,212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,544.62/57,774.47 = 25,212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,544.62x = 57,774.47 × 25,212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,544.62x = 1,456,616,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,616,744.52/38,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,790.41

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