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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,706.66, 57,961.53 and 25,519.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,706.66, 57,961.53 and 25,519.05 is: 38,213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,706.66 : 57,961.53 = 25,519.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,706.66/57,961.53 = 25,519.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,706.66x = 57,961.53 × 25,519.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,706.66x = 1,479,123,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,123,182.15/38,706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,213.66

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