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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.15, 52,534.44 and 25,329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.15, 52,534.44 and 25,329.51 is: 34,966.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.15 : 52,534.44 = 25,329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.15/52,534.44 = 25,329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.15x = 52,534.44 × 25,329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.15x = 1,330,671,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,671,623.32/38,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,966.93

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