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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.40, 57,819.90 and 25,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.40, 57,819.90 and 25,392.20 is: 38,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.40 : 57,819.90 = 25,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.40/57,819.90 = 25,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.40x = 57,819.90 × 25,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.40x = 1,468,174,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,174,464.78/38,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,024.38

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