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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,030.58, 52,466.13 and 25,459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,030.58, 52,466.13 and 25,459.38 is: 35,123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,030.58 : 52,466.13 = 25,459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,030.58/52,466.13 = 25,459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,030.58x = 52,466.13 × 25,459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,030.58x = 1,335,755,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,755,140.80/38,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,123.19

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