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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,560.91, 57,817.99 and 25,217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,560.91, 57,817.99 and 25,217.78 is: 37,811.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,560.91 : 57,817.99 = 25,217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,560.91/57,817.99 = 25,217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,560.91x = 57,817.99 × 25,217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,560.91x = 1,458,041,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,041,433.36/38,560.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,811.39

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