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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,545.62, 57,775.96 and 25,213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,545.62, 57,775.96 and 25,213.12 is: 37,791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,545.62 : 57,775.96 = 25,213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,545.62/57,775.96 = 25,213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,545.62x = 57,775.96 × 25,213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,545.62x = 1,456,712,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,712,212.60/38,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,791.90

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