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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,569.03, 57,878.15 and 25,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,569.03, 57,878.15 and 25,775.08 is: 38,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,569.03 : 57,878.15 = 25,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,569.03/57,878.15 = 25,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,569.03x = 57,878.15 × 25,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,569.03x = 1,491,813,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,813,672.93/38,569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,679.06

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