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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,030.71, 52,466.30 and 25,459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,030.71, 52,466.30 and 25,459.51 is: 35,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,030.71 : 52,466.30 = 25,459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,030.71/52,466.30 = 25,459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,030.71x = 52,466.30 × 25,459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,030.71x = 1,335,766,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,766,090.83/38,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,123.36

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