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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,592.82, 57,889.14 and 25,349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,592.82, 57,889.14 and 25,349.41 is: 38,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,592.82 : 57,889.14 = 25,349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,592.82/57,889.14 = 25,349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,592.82x = 57,889.14 × 25,349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,592.82x = 1,467,455,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,455,544.41/38,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,024.06

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