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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.94, 57,892.97 and 25,473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.94, 57,892.97 and 25,473.33 is: 38,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.94 : 57,892.97 = 25,473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.94/57,892.97 = 25,473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.94x = 57,892.97 × 25,473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.94x = 1,474,726,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,726,874.22/38,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,145.14

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