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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.08, 52,456.77 and 25,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.08, 52,456.77 and 25,242.25 is: 34,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.08 : 52,456.77 = 25,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.08/52,456.77 = 25,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.08x = 52,456.77 × 25,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.08x = 1,324,126,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,126,902.53/38,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,835.29

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