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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,552.55, 57,786.36 and 25,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,552.55, 57,786.36 and 25,220.04 is: 37,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,552.55 : 57,786.36 = 25,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,552.55/57,786.36 = 25,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,552.55x = 57,786.36 × 25,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,552.55x = 1,457,374,310.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,374,310.65/38,552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,802.28

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