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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,076.23, 52,546.41 and 25,307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,076.23, 52,546.41 and 25,307.16 is: 34,924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,076.23 : 52,546.41 = 25,307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,076.23/52,546.41 = 25,307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,076.23x = 52,546.41 × 25,307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,076.23x = 1,329,800,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,800,405.30/38,076.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,924.69

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