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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,122, 52,626.60 and 25,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,122, 52,626.60 and 25,396.50 is: 35,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,122 : 52,626.60 = 25,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,122/52,626.60 = 25,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,122x = 52,626.60 × 25,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,122x = 1,336,531,446.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,531,446.90/38,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,059.32

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