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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,119.22, 52,538.85 and 25,349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,119.22, 52,538.85 and 25,349.58 is: 34,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,119.22 : 52,538.85 = 25,349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,119.22/52,538.85 = 25,349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,119.22x = 52,538.85 × 25,349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,119.22x = 1,331,837,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,837,686.12/38,119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,938.75

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