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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,035.83, 52,473.36 and 25,464.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,035.83, 52,473.36 and 25,464.63 is: 35,130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,035.83 : 52,473.36 = 25,464.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,035.83/52,473.36 = 25,464.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,035.83x = 52,473.36 × 25,464.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,035.83x = 1,336,214,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,214,697.26/38,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,130.42

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