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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,616.78, 57,883.77 and 25,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,616.78, 57,883.77 and 25,284.72 is: 37,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,616.78 : 57,883.77 = 25,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,616.78/57,883.77 = 25,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,616.78x = 57,883.77 × 25,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,616.78x = 1,463,574,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,574,916.99/38,616.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,899.97

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