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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,042.56, 52,505.94 and 25,489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,042.56, 52,505.94 and 25,489.12 is: 35,179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,042.56 : 52,505.94 = 25,489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,042.56/52,505.94 = 25,489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,042.56x = 52,505.94 × 25,489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,042.56x = 1,338,330,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,330,205.37/38,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,179.81

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