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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,117.05, 52,619.93 and 25,391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,117.05, 52,619.93 and 25,391.68 is: 35,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,117.05 : 52,619.93 = 25,391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,117.05/52,619.93 = 25,391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,117.05x = 52,619.93 × 25,391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,117.05x = 1,336,108,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,108,260.89/38,117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,052.77

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