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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.65, 52,457.55 and 25,242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.65, 52,457.55 and 25,242.81 is: 34,836.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.65 : 52,457.55 = 25,242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.65/52,457.55 = 25,242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.65x = 52,457.55 × 25,242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.65x = 1,324,175,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,175,967.72/38,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,836.06

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