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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.08, 52,455.39 and 25,241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.08, 52,455.39 and 25,241.25 is: 34,833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.08 : 52,455.39 = 25,241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.08/52,455.39 = 25,241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.08x = 52,455.39 × 25,241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.08x = 1,324,039,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,039,612.84/38,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,833.91

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