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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,043.56, 52,507.32 and 25,490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,043.56, 52,507.32 and 25,490.12 is: 35,181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,043.56 : 52,507.32 = 25,490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,043.56/52,507.32 = 25,490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,043.56x = 52,507.32 × 25,490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,043.56x = 1,338,417,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,417,887.68/38,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,181.19

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