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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.48, 52,540.31 and 25,920.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.48, 52,540.31 and 25,920.95 is: 35,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.48 : 52,540.31 = 25,920.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.48/52,540.31 = 25,920.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.48x = 52,540.31 × 25,920.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.48x = 1,361,894,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,894,550.60/38,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,800.25

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