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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,550.87, 57,751.11 and 25,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,550.87, 57,751.11 and 25,363.26 is: 37,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,550.87 : 57,751.11 = 25,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,550.87/57,751.11 = 25,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,550.87x = 57,751.11 × 25,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,550.87x = 1,464,756,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,756,418.22/38,550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,995.42

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