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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.61, 57,892.45 and 25,473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.61, 57,892.45 and 25,473.01 is: 38,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.61 : 57,892.45 = 25,473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.61/57,892.45 = 25,473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.61x = 57,892.45 × 25,473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.61x = 1,474,694,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,694,957.77/38,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,144.64

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